research The Hair Follicle Mites (Demodex Spp.): Could They Be Vectors of Pathogenic Microorganisms?
Hair follicle mites might spread harmful microorganisms.
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5 / 291 resultsresearch Pathogenesis Associated With Hair Follicle Mites (Demodex Spp.) In Australian Aborigines
No clear link was found between hair follicle mites and skin conditions in Australian Aborigines.
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Following a specific clinical sequence can help diagnose and treat Demodex mites in the eyes.
research Beyond the Surface: Understanding Demodex and Its Link to Blepharitis and Facial Dermatoses
High levels of Demodex mites can cause eye and skin problems.
research Ophthalmic Manifestations of Demodex Spp. Infection: What Should a Dermatologist Know?
Demodex mites can cause eye problems like itching, dry eyes, and styes.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.
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 Reversed my hairloss without fin/min. 2023 December to 2025 April. IDK what happened.
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.
community [24M] - been taking oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months + been using nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switched to Oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily - Literally no progress. What should I do? I dont have problem with budget, but I dont want to do something useless. Should I undergo PRP + exosomes? Ideas?
A 24-year-old male has been using oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months and nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switching to oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, with no progress. Suggestions include getting a scalp biopsy, consulting a dermatologist, and possibly trying higher doses of oral Minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.
community Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?
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 Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!
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.