research Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Demodex Folliculorum Infestation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Peruvian Patients
People with Type 2 Diabetes are more likely to have a mite infestation called Demodex folliculorum.
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5 / 276 results research Correlation Between Demodex Folliculorum and Acne Vulgaris Among Acne Patients in Beni-Sueif Governorate, Egypt
Demodex folliculorum mites may contribute to severe acne, especially in adolescents.
research Comparison of the In Vitro Demodex Folliculorum Killing Activity of Azelaic Acid and Permethrin
Azelaic acid and permethrin both effectively kill the skin mite Demodex folliculorum in a lab setting.
research Original Article: Detection and Histopathological Findings of Demodex Folliculorum in Sebaceous Hyperplasia
High Demodex mite density may be linked to sebaceous hyperplasia.
research 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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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.