The Situation of Fungal and Demodex Infestation and Contributory Factors on Adult Acne
Huynh CB, MD1, Tran HG, MD2, Nguyen TTT, MD2, Tran HD, PhD2, Huynh BV, PhD2
Affiliation : 1 Can Tho Center of Occupational and Environmental Health, Vietnam 2 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
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
