Aesthetic medicine treatments in reducing the effects of chronic demodicosis

Humans mites Demodex folliculorum are found in the hair follicles and in pilosebaceous units, while D. brevis favours areas with high levels of sebaceous glands. Demodex mites present in excessive numbers can lead to demodicosis. The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of Demodex mites infestation in patients and determine the effectiveness of selected aesthetic procedures in alleviating the consequences of chronic inflammation caused by the infestation. The study group consisted of 100 patients (81 women, 19 men), and Demodex infestation was noted in 44%. The patients infested with Demodex required anti-parasite therapy and post treatment observation. The most frequently-performed aesthetic treatments that improved skin condition and improved appearance were medical peelings, mesotherapy and botulinum toxin. In cases where Demodex spp. infestation has impaired the condition of the skin, supplementing antiparasitic treatments with Aesthetic Medicine can help achieve skin recovery, long-lasting aesthetic benefits and improve patient satisfaction.