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HERO ID
4674237
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Demodex folliculitis presenting as periocular vesiculopustular rash
Author(s)
Yun, SH; Levin, F; Servat, J
Year
2013
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
Orbit
ISSN:
0167-6830
Volume
32
Issue
6
Page Numbers
370-371
Language
English
PMID
23895342
DOI
10.3109/01676830.2013.812124
Abstract
PURPOSE:
To report an unusual case of Demodex folliculitis presenting as periocular vesiculopustular rash.
DESIGN:
Case report.
RESULTS:
A 68 year-old woman presented with a unilateral periocular rash that was initially treated by her primary ophthalmologist with topical steroids and antivirals. Slit-lamp examination revealed severe bilateral blepharitis, right greater than left, with waxy sleeves around the eyelashes. The diagnosis of Demodex infestation was considered. Treatment with daily lid scrub with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), 1,2-hexanediol and 1,2-octanediol (OCuSOFT PLUS) and erythromycin ointment twice a day resulted in complete resolution of the symptoms after 4 weeks.
CONCLUSIONS:
Ophthalmologists should be aware of Demodex and consider it in the differential diagnosis of periocular skin lesions.
Keywords
Blepharitis; Demodex folliculitis; Periocular rash
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