Folliculitis
ICD-10 L73.9 · ICD-11 1B74

Folliculitis in Demodicidosis (Demodex Parasitic Folliculitis)

This protocol addresses folliculitis arising in the context of demodicidosis — a condition in which Demodex mite infestation of the hair follicles is the underlying driver of the dermatosis.

Clinical Scenario

The patient presents with folliculitis in the setting of demodicidosis — a parasitic condition in which Demodex mites colonise follicular units and provoke the inflammatory follicular process.

Treatment Approach (partial)

This dermatosis typically responds to antiparasitic therapy. Both topical and systemic antiparasitic options exist — the full structured regimen specifies which agents apply in this scenario and how they are used.

References

DOI: 10.2165/00128071-200405050-00003

Typically, all of these dermatoses respond rapidly to appropriate therapy with 5% permethrin cream (topical) or itraconazole or ivermectin (systemic).

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