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2. Demodex folliculorum - Wikipedia

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   The mites may also be found on other parts of the body, such as the chest and buttocks. [7] Within the hair follicle, D. folliculorum is found above the sebaceous gland, [2] positioned head downward, with the end of the abdomen often protruding from the hair follicle. [11] Inhabited follicles usually contain 2–6 mites, but numbers can be ...

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. [3] Different species of animals host ...

4. Demodicosis - Wikipedia

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   Demodicosis is most often seen in folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles of the skin). Depending on the location, it may result in small pustules (pimples) at the base of a hair shaft on inflamed, congested skin. Demodicosis may also cause itching, swelling, and erythema of the eyelid margins. Scales at the base of the eyelashes may ...

5. Bumps on Your Scalp? You May Have Folliculitis: What to Know

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   When you have too much sebum, it can clog hair follicles, potentially leading to scalp folliculitis. Ingrown hairs . Infected ingrown hairs are a type of folliculitis that may be present on the ...

6. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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   Chiggers, a type of small mite, typically leave clusters of bites. If you have chigger bites, they'll be small, red and likely quite itchy. Chigger bites may also look like tiny blisters or ...

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8. Folliculitis - Wikipedia

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   Folliculitis starts with the introduction of a skin pathogen to a hair follicle. Hair follicles can also be damaged by friction from clothing, an insect bite, [2] blockage of the follicle, shaving, or braids that are very tight and close to the scalp. The damaged follicles are then infected by Staphylococcus spp. Folliculitis can affect people ...

9. Eosinophilic folliculitis - Wikipedia

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   EF consists of itchy red bumps centered on hair follicles and typically found on the upper body, sparing the abdomen and legs. The name eosinophilic folliculitis refers to the predominant immune cells associated with the disease ( eosinophils ) and the involvement of the hair follicles.