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The distribution of Demodex positivity
| Variable | Control group | Acne group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent: | < 0.001 | ||
| Demodex negative | 27 (100.0%) | 36 (55.4%) | |
| Demodex positive | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (44.6%) | |
| Post adolescent: | 0.072 | ||
| Demodex negative | 30 (78.9%) | 26 (60.5%) | |
| Demodex positive | 8 (21.1%) | 17 (39.5%) |
The difference in Demodex positivity was found statistically significant between the adolescent acne and control groups (p = 0.004).
