Demodicosis Treatment with Systemic Ivermectin

Skinmed. 2017 Aug 1;15(4):293-295. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

A 23-year-old white man presented to our dermatology department complaining of pruriginous and erythematous papulopustules on the right cheek that had developed 6 months previously. He had a history of chronic blepharitis, complicated by a recurrent hordeolum that had been treated with warm compresses and topical antibiotic ointment (chloramphenicol) for approximately 2 years. The patient had oily skin and atopy (allergic rhinitis) and did not experience photosensitivity or flushing or have previous exposure to immunosuppressants or topical/systemic corticosteroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Facial Dermatoses / parasitology*
  • Humans
  • Insecticides / administration & dosage
  • Insecticides / therapeutic use*
  • Ivermectin / administration & dosage
  • Ivermectin / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Mite Infestations / complications
  • Mite Infestations / drug therapy*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Insecticides
  • Ivermectin