1G07.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Infestation by Demodex

Description

Infestation with Demodex mites. Demodex folliculorum is a saprophytic mite of the human pilosebaceous unit with a predilection for facial skin and eyelashes. Demodex brevis is found in the sebaceous glands of the eyelash follicle and in the lobules of eyelid meibomian glands. Although infestation is very common and normally symptomless, the mites have been linked to papulopustular rosacea and chronic blepharitis.

Index terms

  • Infestation by Demodex
  • Demodicosis
  • infestation by demodex folliculorum
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  • Demodex folliculitis
  • Demodex infestation of eyelid
  • Dermatitis of eyelid due to Demodex species

Exclusions from above levels

  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

  • 1G07.Y – Infestation of the skin by other specified parasitic mites
  • 1G07.Z – Infestation of the skin by unspecified parasitic mites

Foundation entity

Infestation by Demodex – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1473144548

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 1G07: Infestation by mites › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases