Resistant scalp folliculitis secondary to Demodex infestation

Sanfilippo, A.M.; English, J.C.

Cutis 76(5): 321-324

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 16422467
Document Number: 591864
Folliculitis is a common complaint and its etiology may be related to a variety of factors. We examine a case involving a 57-year-old white man presenting with scalp erythema and folliculitis secondary to Demodex mite infestation. We discuss the pathophysiology of Demodex folliculitis, as well as the epidemiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment of this infection.

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