Detection of Demodex in Rosacea: Standardized Skin Surface Biopsy versus Ultraviolet Dermoscopy
Bright blue fluorescent dots observed under UV dermoscopy significantly correlate with Demodex density, particularly D. folliculorum. A threshold of >11 blue dots demonstrated good diagnostic accuracy and may serve as a practical, non-invasive alternative or adjunct to SSSB in clinical settings. Orange fluorescence was not associated with Demodex density and likely reflects unrelated sebaceous or microbial activity.
Authors
- Ozan Yaman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2136-6947)
- Esranur Ünal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8309-6452)
- Bengü Nisa Akay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4896-1666)
- Muhammed Burak Yücel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0130-8229)
- R. Ertaş
- Meryem Yiğit
Institutions
- Ankara University (TR)
- Ufuk University (TR)
- Kayseri Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag100
- Primary Topic
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00