Chicago sky blue gel for better visualization of Demodex in patients with Demodex blepharitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Demodex blepharitis is a common chronic disease. The number of mites is associated with ocular discomfort. The accurate number derived from well-stained specimens is, hence, in favor of diagnosing, monitoring, and determining treatment responses.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between April and July 2022 at the dermatology and ophthalmology clinic, Walailak University, Thailand. Adult participants with clinical suspicion of Demodex blepharitis were recruited. We examined eyelashes under light microscopy to quantify the number of Demodex mites before and after adding CSB gel. The mite counts, evaluated by an untrained investigator and an experienced investigator, were recorded and compared.

Results

A total of 30 participan

SUBMITTER: Udomwech L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10658889 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature