Status: Not yet recruiting
Demodex Mites in Acne Patients and Herbal Extract Susceptibility
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.
Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Age: 18-45Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Assiut UniversityUpdated: Sep 28, 2026
Eligibility criteria
- Age 18 to 45 years [+3]
- Use of topical anti-acne or acaricidal treatments within the last 4 weeks [+1]