Acneiform Eruptions Caused by Lithium Treatment May Be Related to <i>Demodex</i> Mites (Prostigmata: Demodecidae): A Hypothesis
Acneiform eruptions are a common adverse effect of lithium treatment that may impact adherence. It is not clear why lithium may worsen these lesions and treatment has focused on traditional treatments for acne. <i>Demodex</i> mites are known to commensurably exist in a large fraction of...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/6/605 |
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| Summary: | Acneiform eruptions are a common adverse effect of lithium treatment that may impact adherence. It is not clear why lithium may worsen these lesions and treatment has focused on traditional treatments for acne. <i>Demodex</i> mites are known to commensurably exist in a large fraction of humans and are known to cause dermatologic conditions in a minority of individuals. An association with acneiform eruptions is well documented but is generally believed to not be causative. We present a hypothesis that lithium treatment may alter the environment of <i>Demodex</i> mites in a fashion that may increase their propensity to cause disease. If that is accurate, treatment with acaricidal agents may be an additional option. |
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| ISSN: | 2079-7737 |