While not everyone experiences symptoms, an overgrowth of Demodex mites can cause noticeable discomfort. Signs include: If ...

When the mites die, their bodies decompose inside the follicle or gland. Most people don’t experience Demodex symptoms and aren’t even aware of these nauseating nuisances. However, they have ...

Microscope image of the posterior end of the anus of a Demodex folliculorum mite. The presence of an anus on this mite had been wrongly overlooked by some previously, but this study confirmed its ...

Demodex mites can cause blepharitis, resulting in crusting and burning in the eyes and worsening dry eye symptoms. Lotilaner (Xdemvy) is prescribed to exterminate the mites. Unhealthy ...