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NCT07845149
Demodex Mites in Acne Patients and Herbal Extract Susceptibility
Conditions: Acne, Demodex Infestation
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 45 Years
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Enrollment: 80
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
This case-control study aims to detect the presence and density of Demodex mites in patients with acne, identify the species using molecular methods, and evaluate the in vitro survival time of live mites exposed to medicinal herbal extracts.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Age 18 to 45 years
* Clinically diagnosed acne vulgaris of any severity (cases)
* Age- and sex-matched healthy individuals without dermatosis or pruritus (controls)
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Use of topical anti-acne or acaricidal treatments within the last 4 weeks
* Use of systemic antibiotics or systemic retinoids within the last 3 months
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07845149). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
