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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2024

Evaluation of the relationship between Demodex infestation and obesity in rosacea patients.

Esra Kiratli Nalbant, Ilknur Balta, H Meral Eksioglu

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The exposomal imprint on rosacea: More than skin deep.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2026
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  2. Significance ofMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
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3 authors.

Esra Kiratli NalbantAnkara Training and Research Center, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1154-0219
Ilknur BaltaAnkara Training and Research Center, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0909-589X
H Meral EksiogluAnkara Training and Research Center, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0172-4548

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe changes in the skin caused by obesity may predispose patients with rosacea to Demodex infestation (DI). Besides, identifying predisposing factors in these patients is important for initial treatment plan.

aimsThe main purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between DI and obesity in patients with rosacea.

methodsSociodemographic characteristics, body mass index, and clinical features of 130 rosacea patients were recorded. Demodex density was measured by noninvasive standard skin biopsy, and a determination of ≥5/cm

resultsUpon comparing the patients with and without obesity, it was noted that the obese patients had significantly higher rates of erythematotelangiectatic type rosacea, rosacea severity, and flushing complaints. Furthermore, results show that the DI was significantly more common in obese patients. The most determinant factors for predicting DI in rosacea patients were papulopustular type rosacea, obesity, and rosacea severity, respectively.

conclusionsIn this study, DI was found to be more common in obese patients with rosacea. Besides, obesity was found to be one of the most determining factors in detecting DI in patients with rosacea.

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Mite InfestationsObesityRosaceaSeverity of Illness IndexAdultAgedAnimalsBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMitesRisk FactorsSkinDemodexDemodex infestationdemodicosisobesityrosacea

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PMID38817094
PMCPMC13648902

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