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2. Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help - AOL

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   "Mites are another frequently seen parasite, causing a skin issue known as mange. There are two types of mange, sarcoptic mange and demodectic mange. The Demodex mite lives at low levels in most ...

3. Dust mite allergy - Wikipedia

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   Dust mites are a nesting species that prefer a dark, warm, and humid climate. They flourish in mattresses , bedding , upholstered furniture, and carpets . [ 17 ] Their feces include enzymes that are released upon contact with a moist surface, which can happen when a person inhales, and these enzymes can kill cells within the human body . [ 18 ]

4. Mites of domestic animals - Wikipedia

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   Demodex mites infest all individuals of their natural host species, but it is only those individuals who cannot control the infestations by natural immune defenses that are treated, including not breeding from them. Mites causing asthma and similar conditions are controlled substantially by thorough cleaning and vacuuming of the fabric of ...

5. Allergies in dogs - Wikipedia

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   Dogs are susceptible to allergies much like their human companions. Most allergies occur in dogs over 6 months old. A dog that is repeatedly exposed to a particular allergen becomes sensitized to it, and the immune system overreacts to a subsequent exposure, most commonly manifesting in the form of skin irritation. [1]

6. Immunologists Want You to Know These Dust Mite Allergy Facts

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   Do dust mites bite? “Dust mites are microscopic, insect-like creatures that are found in homes,” explains Sharlene Llanes, M.D., an allergist and immunologist with AllerVie Health, Loxahatchee.

7. Bugs That Look Like Lice, But Are Not - AOL

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   Dust mites eat skin flakes coming from animals or humans. Sometimes they feed on mold, which is why they’re more common in humid regions. Unlike other bugs, dust mites are unnoticeable and don ...