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GlossaryDemodex mites (Demodex)

microscopic parasites living in human hair follicles and sebaceous glands

Demodex mites are microscopic parasites that live in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of human skin, particularly on the face. There are two main species, Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, which can cause skin conditions like rosacea and demodicosis when they proliferate excessively.

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research Demodex Prevalence in Mine, Textile, and Food Factory Workers with Dermatosis: A Cross-Sectional, Multicenter Study

January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Many workers in mines, textile, and food factories have skin mites, with textile workers having the most, and women more than men.

research Ehrlichiosis and Demodicosis in Bali Local Dog

February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana”

The dog with severe hair loss and itching improved after treatment for ehrlichiosis and demodicosis.

research Generalized Demodectic Mange in a Pomeranian Dog

January 2024 in “International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry”

The Pomeranian dog fully recovered from mange after 35 days of treatment.

research Otitis Externa Associated With Demodex Cati - Case Report

January 2024 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia”

A cat with ear infection and skin issues was successfully treated for Demodex mites using imidacloprid and moxidectin.

research Demodicosis Accompanied by Ancylostomiasis and Toxocariasis in Domestic Dog

January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan”

Oreo the dog got better from skin and worm infections after treatment and cleaner living conditions.

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community Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.

in Treatment 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.

community We need to talk about DHT itch

in Treatment 3 years ago

DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

in Chat 8 upvotes 3 years ago

A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

community Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.

community Reversed my hairloss without fin/min. 2023 December to 2025 April. IDK what happened.

in Progress Pictures 569 upvotes 10 months ago

A user reversed hair loss using 10% sulfur soap, which reduced scalp inflammation and possibly demodex mites. The user did not use finasteride or minoxidil, suggesting inflammation may contribute to hair loss.

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