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Could there be an association between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and demodex infestation?

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Human demodex mites are parasites that live in the pilosebaceous unit and can result in the disease demodicosis. While demodicosis may occur as a primary skin disease; immunosuppression, and topical… Click to show full abstract

Human demodex mites are parasites that live in the pilosebaceous unit and can result in the disease demodicosis. While demodicosis may occur as a primary skin disease; immunosuppression, and topical or systemic immunosuppressive treatments can cause secondary demodicosis. It is known that thyroid hormones may cause skin changes, such as xerosis, and thereby may also modulate immune responses in the skin.

Keywords: demodex; hashimoto thyroiditis; could association; association hashimoto; thyroiditis demodex; demodex infestation

Journal Title: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Year Published: 2022

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