Demodex folliculitis

This study tests two types of light therapy—low-level light and intense pulse light—to kill Demodex mites that cause eyelid inflammation (blepharitis). 88 adults with confirmed mite infections will receive one of four treatments: sham, blue light alone, IPL alone, or both. All wi…

This study tested whether cleaning the eyelids with wipes containing chlorhexidine can treat blepharitis caused by Demodex mites. 106 adults with the condition used the wipes twice daily for four weeks. Researchers measured mite counts and eyelash debris before and after treatmen…

This study tested a single dose of the antibiotic oritavancin in 118 children aged 3 months to 12 years with acute bacterial skin infections. The goal was to see if it is safe and tolerable. Researchers also looked at how the drug works in the body and whether it cures the infect…

This study tested an eyedrop called TP-03 in 39 people with meibomian gland dysfunction (a common cause of dry eye) linked to Demodex mites. The goal was to compare two dosing schedules (twice vs. three times daily) for safety and effectiveness. The results could lead to a new tr…