›› 1996, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (1): 66-71.

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STUDIES ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEMODEX INFESTATION AND ROSACEA

Sun Xiuqin1, Wang Jiawei2, Lin Shufang3, Zhao Suyun1   

  1. 1 Department of Parasitology Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086
    2 Health and Epidemic Prevention Station of Hei Longjiang Province, Harbin 150036
    3 Harbin Health School, Harbin 150010
  • Online:1996-02-28 Published:2017-01-02

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Abstract: AIM: To further understand the relationship between rosacea (brandy nose) and Demodex infestation and prepare specific drug. METHOD: P.folliculorum and D.brevis were detected using cellophane tape applied on the face and nasolabial groove of 120 patients. RESULTS:Patients having acne or having the past history of acne accounted for 91.7% in 120 patients. The more intensely the face was affected, the more seriously the rosacea became aggrevated. Patients suffered from rosacea for more than 10 years had more rhinophyma. The numbers of D.folliculorum and D.brevis detected on the face and the nose were 3 821 and 413, respectively. “Fumandi” ointment was used to treat the rosacea, the effective rate was 98.0%. CONCLUSION: Demodex infestation is an important cause resulting in rosacea.

Key words: Rosacea, Demodex folliculorum, Demodex brevis