Treatment of ocular Demodex infestation with topical ivermectin cream.

Abstract

Purpose:

To evaluate the use of ivermectin 1% cream for the treatment of sleeves associated with Demodex blepharitis.

Observations:

A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients with moderate to dense sleeves secondary to Demodex folliculorum, who were treated with one or two applications of topical ivermectin 1% cream. Those who had been documented photographically pre- and post-treatment were evaluated. In this series of 5 cases, ivermectin 1% cream was highly effective in reducing or eliminating sleeves, which is the primary clinical sign of D. folliculorum infestation of the eyelids.

Conclusions and Importance:

A single or double application of ivermectin 1% cream is well tolerated and highly effective in reducing or eliminating the characteristic sleeves associated with Demodex blepharitis. The use of ivermectin 1% cream merits further investigation.

• Authors: Craig J Helm
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology case reports (Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep) Vol. 26 Pg. 101551 (Jun 2022) ISSN: 2451-9936 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 35509284 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2022 The Author.