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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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Here’s How to Tell If You Have Chigger Bites or Scabies - AOL

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   “In adults, the mites rarely burrow into the skin above the neck,” Dr. Friedman says. Children often have scabies worse than adults. “Scabies can affect the entire body, including the palms ...

7. List of mites associated with cutaneous reactions - Wikipedia

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   Hay mite: Leptotrombidium deliense: Chigger Trombiculid mite: Scrub typhus: Liponyssoides sanguineus (Allodermanyssus sanguineus) House mouse mite: Rodent mite dermatitis, Rickettsialpox: Ornithonyssus bacoti: Tropical rat mite: Rodent mite dermatitis Ornithonyssus bursa: Bird mite Tropical fowl mite: Gamasoidosis Ornithonyssus sylviarum: Bird ...