THE PREVALENCE OF DEMODEX IN DAMASCUS, SYRIA
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Researchers |
Abeer Alkafri |
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Published in |
Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations, Vol.19, No.2, 2018 |
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Abstract |
Objective: Demodexmites is an ectoparasites Acarians on the follicles and sebaceous glands in the face in humans, and it became clear recently that it has a role in the skin manifestations of diseases. Therefore, our study aimed to determine the prevalence of Demodex in adult’s patients who visited the dermatology clinics in Damascus between 2015 and 2017 to determine the prevalence of Demodex. Methods: The study consisted of 259 patients, were in Damascus city, female shown more interest by their facial skin. Samples were taken from superficial skin from the faces of the patients. The samples were embedded in KOH (20%) solution, and then examined microscopically. Results: Samples were taken from 259 patients (22.8% men and 77.2% women), the positive rate was 62.2% (161 out of 259). The study showed that the positive rate was spread in all seasons of the year with high raising in summer 32.6%. Conclusions: Demodicidae is significantly prevalent disease in female visitors of dermatology clinic in Damascus city. |
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