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2. Demodex folliculorum - Wikipedia

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   Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic mite that can survive only on the skin of humans. [2] [3] Most people have D. folliculorum on their skin.Usually, the mites do not cause any harm, so are considered an example of commensalism rather than parasitism; [4] but they can cause disease, known as demodicosis.

3. Demodex - Wikipedia

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   Demodex / ˈ d ɛ m ə d ɛ k s / is a genus of tiny mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals.Around 65 species of Demodex are known. [2] Two species live on humans: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites, alternatively face mites or skin mites.

4. Dermatologist freaks viewers out after ‘catching’ mites that ...

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   The microscopic mites live in hair follicles and oil glands on the face, neck and chest, and feed on sebum and oil produced by pores. They are generally harmless, but too many can cause irritation ...

5. Demodicosis - Wikipedia

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   Demodicosis / ˌ d ɛ m ə d ə ˈ k oʊ s ɪ s /, also called Demodex folliculitis in humans [1] and demodectic mange (/ d ɛ m ə ˈ d ɛ k t ɪ k /) or red mange in animals, is caused by a sensitivity to and overpopulation of Demodex spp. as the host's immune system is unable to keep the mites under control.

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   Many studies have linked large numbers of Demodex mites with rosacea symptoms, a skin condition that causes facial redness and swelling.

7. What are Demodex Mites? How Face Mites Are Linked to Skin ...

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   There are two types of Demodex mites: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis. It’s quite common for all people to have some Demodex mites since they naturally occur on the skin.