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  1. Demodex folliculorum
    Demodex folliculorumSpecies of face mite
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  2. Cleveland Clinic
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    Demodex (Face Mites): Folliculorum, Brevis & Treatment

    • Demodex is a type of mite that lives in human hair follicles, usually on your face. Learn about the different types of Demodex, how they can cause demodicosis, a rare skin condition, and how to treat it.… See more

    What Is Demodex?

    Demodex is a genus of microscopic mites that live in human hair follicles. The tiny creatures are arachnids, cousins of spiders and ticks. Almost everyone has Demodex mites living … See more

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    Are There Different Types of Demodex Mites?

    Two main species of Demodex live on humans: 1. Demodex folliculorum: D. folliculorum usually … See more

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    What Do Demodex Mites Look like?

    A Demodex mite is extremely tiny (0.15 millimeters [mm]­–0.4 mm). It would take several of them to cover a pinhead. Under a microscope, the mite looks slightly transparent … See more

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    Who Might Get Demodicosis?

    Demodicosis is more likely to occur in people who: 1. Are receiving immunosuppressants(for example, after organ transplantation). 2. Are receiving chemothera… See more

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    What Is Demodex?
    Are There Different Types of Demodex Mites?
    What Do Demodex Mites Look like?
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  2. DermNet
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    Demodex, demodicosis - DermNet

    Dec 28, 2016 · Demodex are tiny mites that live in human hair follicles and can cause demodicosis, a skin condition with redness, scales and itch. Learn about the types, causes, …

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  3. WebMD
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    What Are Demodex Mites? - WebMD