DEMODEX AND ROSACEA

The book, Demodex and Rosacea, by Dr Huang Hui-Peng, compiles a decade of his in-depth clinical observations, pathological research, and six internationally published papers on rosacea and Demodex mites. It thoroughly details groundbreaking diagnostic methods. Dr Huang, an exceptional figure in private dermatology, developed two innovative methods to examine Demodex Mite Density (DMD): the Superficial Needle-Scraping (SNS) method (2019) and the Thumbnail-Squeezing Method (TSM) (2020).

The book focuses on the clinical and differential diagnosis of rosacea, DMD evaluation and comparison, the association between Demodex overgrowth and rosacea, and the effects of different treatments, making it a valuable reference for both physicians and patients. Dr Huang introduces his innovative approach using pathway-level and targeted treatments based on etiological mechanisms, focusing on Demodex, heat, and stress triggers. As one of the leading experts in rosacea and Demodex in Taiwan and the international community, Dr Huang's accumulated experience and prowess are shared unsparingly through this comprehensive text.

Contents:

• Foreword 1
• Foreword 2
• Foreword 3
• Foreword 4
• Foreword 5
• Preface
• About Rosacea:
  • Introduction to the Disease
  • Diagnosis
  • Etiopathology
• My Journey into Demodex and Rosacea Research:
  • Enlightenment
  • The Time Before Ivermectin Cream Treatment in Taiwan
  • My Patients and I on My Demodex Journey (2012–2017)
  • Methods of Examining Demodex
  • Classification of Demodicosis
  • Eyelids Could be a Hotspot for Demodex in Infants and Children
  • Experiences of Using Ivermectin Cream That has Antiparasitic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Taiwan
  • Analysis of 80 Rosacea Cases
  • Report of a Case–Control Study on Treatments of Ivermectin 1% Cream and Ivermectin 1% Cream Combined with Oral Carvedilol for Rosacea Erythema
  • Early Exacerbation of Rosacea Induced by Topical Ivermectin Treatment
  • Mechanism of Rosacea Exacerbation at the Early Stage in Topical Ivermectin Treatment and Prevention Methods
  • Demodex Resistance to Topical Ivermectin
  • Are There Seasonal Differences in Demodicosis?
  • Are Small Pustules After Laser Treatments Related to Demodex?
  • Ocular Demodicosis
  • Is Demodex Visible Under a Dermatoscope?
  • Does Demodex Cause Large Pores?
  • Retrospective Evaluation of Rosacea Erythema Treatment with Pulsed Dye Lasers
  • Neurovascular Response to Rosacea Caused by Thermal Stimulation and Emotional Stress
  • Nitric Oxide and Rosacea
  • Treating Rosacea Erythema and Flushing with Botulinum Toxin A
  • Dr Huang's Dual Antiheat Treatment for Erythema and Flushing of Rosacea
  • Breaking the Curse for Patients with Rosacea Who Love Exercise
  • Immediate Response of Treatment for Erythema, Covering Neurovascular Response Mechanisms
• Treatment:
  • Treatments Proposed by the Global ROSCO Panel Based on Phenotypes
  • Pathway-Level and Targeted Treatments: Treatment Principles Based on the Mechanism of Action on Rosacea
  • Treatment Myths Debunked
  • Dr Huang's Process of Diagnosing and Treating Rosacea
• Skin Care:
  • Skin Care for Patients with Rosacea
  • Avoiding Trigger Factors
  • Treatment
• About Ocular Demodex Infestation:
  • Introduction to the Disease
  • Diagnosis of Ocular Demodex Infestations
  • Treatment for Ocular Demodex Infestation
• About Ocular Rosacea:
  • Introduction to the Disease
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
• Special Thanks

Readership: Dermatologists, Academic and Medical Researchers, Physicians.