Could Wearing Face Mask Have Affected Demodex Parasite

Inclusion Criteria: Individuals (ı) who wore N95/FFP2 masks during the whole working hours, and only took off it for less than 1 hour; (ıı) those who wore a 3-ply surgical mask during all working hours, only took it off for less than 1 hour (ııı) people who wore a 3-ply surgical mask for less than 3 days a week, less than 2 hours a day and spending time mostly at home during the day or plus those who worked alone all day in their rooms and who wear a 3-ply surgical mask for less than 1 hour during the day as required. (The third group represented the control group (the control group was comprised of individuals who presented to the hospital during the study period, since there was no one without mask during the day). Exclusion Criteria: * Having dermatosis (acne, acne rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis) and/or other dermatological diseases associated with the presence of Demodex mites, receiving or having been receiving treatment for Demodex-associated dermatosis (topical and/or systemic) * Using face wash gel and/or cologne, which prevents the life of Demodex mites, cosmetic cream with pore-clogging feature, applying disinfectant * Being obese (BMI\> 30) * Consuming regular alcohol use, * Taking oral therapy that suppresses the immune system, or using creams with immunological effects when applied topically on the face * Developing any skin complaints with wearing masks.