Association Between Biologic Therapy and Demodex Density in Psoriasis Patients: A Comparative Study

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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The goal of this observational study is to investigate whether the density of Demodex mites is higher in psoriasis patients treated with biologic agents compared to treatment-naive or topically treated patients. The main question\[s\]it aims to answer are: * Are Demodex mites higher in psoriasis patients treated with biologic agents? * In which localization and with what intensity was demodicosis most common? Participants will be assessed using standardized skin surface biopsy technique in four localization on their face . Researchers will compare demodex intensity per cm² to see if the biologic treatments effects demodex intensity on psoriasis patients.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• pathologically or clinically diagnosed psoriasis patients receiving biologic therapy or topical therapy or treatment naive.

Locations
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Turkey
Istanbul Medeniyet University
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
hasan aksoy
haxoil@yahoo.com
+90 505 300 54 60
Backup
öykü gönüllü
oykugonullu@gmail.com
+90 5363738100
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-07-14
Completion Date: 2023-08-14
Participants
Target number of participants: 34
Treatments
psoriasis patients receiving biologic therapy
A standardized form is going to be used to collect demographic information, and details regarding smoking and alcohol habits. Additional information regarding their treatment regimens will be recorded. Furthermore patients will be evaluated for the presence of acne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, blepharitis, or pityriasis folicullorum, as these conditions have been associated with an increased demodicosis. After that the standardized skin surface biopsy (SSSB) technique will be utilized to assess demodicosis.
treatment-naive or topically treated psoriasis patients
A standardized form is going to be used to collect demographic information, and details regarding smoking and alcohol habits. Additional information regarding their treatment regimens will be recorded. Furthermore patients will be evaluated for the presence of acne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, blepharitis, or pityriasis folicullorum, as these conditions have been associated with an increased demodicosis. After that the standardized skin surface biopsy (SSSB) technique will be utilized to assess demodicosis.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Hasan Aksoy

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