Huynh CB et al. Jounal Of The Medical Association Of Thailand, Volume 120, No 8, August 2019.
Author:
Huynh CB, MD (1), Tran HG, MD (2), Nguyen TTT, MD (2), Tran HD, PhD (2) , Huynh BV, PhD (2).
Abstract:
Background: Recently, adult acne has increased with the infestation of fungal and Demodex due to use of poor quality cosmetic products.
Objective: To define the prevalence of fungal and Demodex infestation and its related factors on adult acne at Can Tho Dermatology Hospital, Vietnam.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 134 adult acne patients at Can Tho Dermatology Hospital, Vietnam.
Results: The study from 8/2014 to 3/2015 recorded the prevalence of fungal and Demodex infestation on adult acne patients which were 29.1% (Demodex 26.1% and fungi 3%). Related factors were tingling sensation (p = 0.017, OR = 2.5), no papules or pustules (p = 0.016, OR = 0.362), lesions on the cheeks (p = 0.047, OR = 0.68), clinical characteristics (p = 0.002), dry skin and scaling (p<0.001, OR = 22).
Conclusion: The prevalence of fungal and Demodex infestation on adult acne patients was 29.1%. Adult acne patients with tingling feeling, dry skin and scaling, acne comedones and most of lesions on the cheeks had higher possibility of fungal and Demodex infestation.
Keywords: Demodex, Fungal, Adult acne.
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(1) Can Tho Center of Occupational and Environmental Health, Vietnam
(2) Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam.
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