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Demodex vibrissae. Demodex zalophi. Demodex / ˈdɛmədɛks / 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.
People with dermatophagia chew their skin out of compulsion, and can do so on a variety of places on their body. [8] Those with dermatophagia typically chew the skin surrounding their fingernails and joints. They also chew on the bottom of their feet/toes, inside of their mouth, cheeks, and/or lips, causing blisters in and outside of the mouth.
The witch's mark also factors into the theory proposed by M. M. Drymon that Lyme disease is a diagnosis for both witches and witch affliction, finding that many of the afflicted and accused in Salem and elsewhere lived in areas that were tick-risky, had a variety of red marks and rashes that looked like bite marks on their skin, and suffered ...
Chigger and bed bug bites may look similar to the naked eye. They both feed off humans and can leave a trail of bumps on your skin. This can cause itchiness and overall skin irritation. However ...
Chigger bites turn up near the ankles and behind the knees, along with any spot where your clothing fits tighter (a waistband, bra line, or the top of socks). “They will migrate to areas of ...
Delusional parasitosis (DP) or delusional infestation[ 2] is a mental disorder in which individuals have a persistent delusion that they are infested with living or nonliving agents, such as parasites, insects, or bacteria, when no such infestation is present. [ 3] Individuals may present with dermatologic symptoms, such as excoriation or ...
Black widow spider bites. What they look like: When a black widow spider bites, it typically causes a painful pinprick sensation. The site of the bite then swells slightly and forms a red rash ...
The epaulette shark ( / ɛpəlɛt ʃɑːrk /, Hemiscyllium ocellatum) is a species of longtailed carpet shark of the family Hemiscylliidae, found in shallow, tropical waters off Australia and New Guinea (and possibly elsewhere). The common name of this shark comes from the very large, white-margined black spot behind each pectoral fin, which ...