Demodicosis: A frequently underrecognized cause of recalcitrant ear pruritus

Authors

  • Ayse Serap Karadag Private Dermatology Clinic, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey Author
  • Gulfem Unsal Department of Dermatology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25251/hs1kdw50

Keywords:

demodicosis, ear, pruritus

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Published

01/05/2026

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 6 (2025): Dermatology Online Journal

Section

Letter

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