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Demodex infestation of oral mucosal sebaceous glands

1986; Elsevier BV; Volume: 61; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0030-4220(86)90207-0

1878-2175

C.D. Franklin, J. C. E. Underwood,

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects

An unusual case of oral infestation with the hair mite Demodex is presented. The parasites were observed in enlarged ectopic sebaceous glands following biopsy. From a review of the literature, it would appear that oral involvement has not been reported previously.