QUESTION: My husband used to have severe rosacea, and it really affected him socially. He was very self-conscious about his skin.

Demodex mites are suspected of triggering inflammation, which then contributes to redness and blemishes characteristic of rosacea (Dermatology, February 2024). A sulfur-containing cleanser such as ...

Combined ivermectin and intense pulsed light therapy can help resolve Demodex blepharitis and prevent its recurrence.

Another type of scalp folliculitis, Demodex folliculitis, is caused by an excess of Demodex mites (face mites) on your skin. It is normal for some Demodex mites to live on your skin, but having ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as ...

And dead skin cells can be anywhere—even your scalp. While not as visible as your face or hands, your scalp’s skin is just as important. And even though the skin is often hidden under hair ...

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