Clinical characteristics of Demodex-associated recurrent hordeola: an observational, comparative study
| Autor: | Sung Yeon Jun, Bo Ram Lee, Yeon Jung Choi, Sang Un Lee, Sung Chul Kim |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Male Mite Infestations medicine.medical_specialty business.product_category Adolescent medicine.medical_treatment Science Article Lesion Young Adult Medical research Recurrence parasitic diseases medicine Animals Humans Eye Infections Parasitic Child Signs and symptoms Blepharitis Aged Mites Multidisciplinary biology business.industry Medical record Health care Middle Aged medicine.disease biology.organism_classification Dermatology Curettage medicine.anatomical_structure Risk factors Child Preschool Concomitant Medicine Female Eyelid medicine.symptom Eyelash business Demodex |
| Zdroj: | Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021) Scientific Reports |
| ISSN: | 2045-2322 |
| Popis: | Our study evaluated the association between Demodex infestation and recurrent hordeola and examined the clinical features associated with these eyelid lesions. This was an observational, comparative study. We reviewed 250 patients and divided them into the recurrent hordeolum (n = 153) and control (n = 97) groups. Demodex infestation was detected by epilating eyelashes around the lesion/s and viewing them under a light microscope. Patient medical records and photographs were retrospectively analyzed to identify the clinical characteristics of Demodex-associated recurrent hordeola. Demodex was detected in 91 (59.5%) and 17 (17.5%) patients in the recurrent hordeolum and control groups (p Demodex mites were found in 74 (68.5%) and 17 (37.8%) of the adult and pediatric patients (p Demodex infestation. Patients with Demodex infestations were also more likely to develop recurrent lesions within a shorter period of time from the primary incision and curettage. The most common presentation of Demodex-associated recurrent lesions was external hordeola (67%) (p = 0.002). Demodex infestation may cause recurrent hordeola in adults and children. These mites may play a greater role in the development of lesions in adult patients. The strongest association between Demodex infestation and recurrent lesions was seen in patients in their 20s. Our results suggest that if the hordeola recur within a short period of time with the clinical characteristics of external location of eyelid, multiple numbers of lesions, or anterior blepharitis, eyelash epilation should be performed to identify the presence of Demodex mites. |
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