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    GlossaryDemodex mites

    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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      81 citations, February 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology”
      Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.
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      March 2022 in “Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. E, Medical Entomology and Parasitology”
      Demodex mites might help skin balance by eating bacteria, but their role in skin disorders is unclear and may involve other factors.

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      30 citations, June 2013 in “Optometry and vision science”
      Following a specific clinical sequence can help diagnose and treat Demodex mites in the eyes.

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