demodicidosis
MONDO:0017280Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names demodicidosis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Demodicidosis is a rare parasitic cutaneous disease due to Demodex mite infestation characterized by variable degrees of spinulosis, erythema, papules, and pustules, usually accompanied by a burning or pruritic sensation. Face (incl. eyelids) is most frequently affected, but ear canal, scalp, neck, back, chest, nipples, buttocks, penis, and extremity (legs and arms) involvement have also been observed. Dermoscopic examination reveals Demodex tails and follicular openings.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0017280), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- Narrower terms (2)
Other names
6 names
Resolves to: demodicidosis
- Also called
- demodectic mangeDemodex caused disease or disorderDemodex disease or disorderDemodex infectious diseaseDemodicosisred mange