Itching for Attention: Demodex Infestation of the Nipple

Comparison of the efficacy of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil with other current pharmacological management in human demodicosis: A Systematic Review

“…Demodex infection has been reported to be associated with ocular and auricular conditions such as chalaza (Liang et al ., 2014), blepharo-conjunctivitis (Liang et al ., 2010), blepharitis (Liu et al ., 2010; Salem et al ., 2013), otitis externa and myringitis (Klemm et al ., 2009). Demodex infestation is also associated with dermatological conditions such as acne vulgaris (Karincaoglu et al ., 2004), pityriasis folliculorum (Patrizi et al ., 1997; Hsu et al ., 2009), rosacea (Ozturkcan et al ., 2004), perioral dermatitis (Karincaoglu et al ., 2004), neutrophilic sebaceous adenitis (Liaqat et al ., 2015), sebaceous adenoma (Dhingra et al ., 2009), seborrheic dermatitis (Bikowski and Del Rosso, 2009), papulo-pustular eruption (Aydogan et al ., 2006), alopecia (Helou et al ., 2016), androgenic alopecia (Zari et al ., 2008), scalp folliculitis (Fernandez-Flores and Alija, 2009; Helou et al ., 2016) and nipple infection (Yokoyama et al ., 2014; Hoda and Cheng, 2019). There are also associations with systemic conditions such as oily skin complexion (Porta Guardia, 2015), ageing (Baima and Sticherling, 2002), type II and gestational diabetes (Gokce et al ., 2013; Keskin Kurt et al ., 2014), malignancy (Erbagci et al ., 2003; Inci et al ., 2012; Sonmez et al ., 2013), polycystic ovarian syndrome (Benk Silfeler et al ., 2015), obesity (Dokuyucu et al ., 2016), sickle cell anaemia (Kaya et al ., 2019), immunosuppression (Cotliar and Frankfurt, 2013; Yamaoka et al ., 2014; Chovatiya and Colegio, 2016; Hitraya-Low et al ., 2016; Hachfi et al ., 2019), malnutrition and low socioeconomic status (Kaya et al ., 2013).…”