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November 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.
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September 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
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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July 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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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.