Demodex/ˈdɛmədɛks/ is a genus of tiny mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. Around 65 species of Demodex are known.[2] Two species live on humans: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites, alternatively face mites or skin mites.[3]
Different species of animals host different species of Demodex. Demodex canis lives on the domestic dog. The presence of Demodex species on mammals is common and usually does not cause any symptoms. Demodex is derived from Greek δημός (dēmos) 'fat' and δήξ, δηκός (dēx, dēkós) 'woodworm'.[4][5][6]
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treatment of blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid) caused by infestation by Demodex (tiny mites). It is used as an eye drop. It was approved for medical use...
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the fungus kingdom) of the genus Malassezia Demodex folliculitis is usually caused by an overgrowth of Demodex folliculorum a mite that lives in human hair...
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and dogs. Human demodex mites typically live in the follicles of the eyebrows and eyelashes. While normally harmless, human demodex mites can sometimes...
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