Rosacea and demodex folliculorum

Abstract

The possible role of Demodex mites in human disease remains a matter of controversy. Several studies have shown there is a higher number of Demodex folliculorum in the centrofacial skin of rosacea patients in comparison to control subjects. We propose potential pathogenic mechanisms by which Demodex mites may contribute to the development of inflammatory lesions in papulopustular rosacea (PPR).