What are these mites? They're called Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) and Demodex brevis (D. brevis) and they are two species of mites that live on every adult human's face [1]. Michelle ...

Meet the microscopic arachnids that live on your face, and find out why Demodex mites are part of the human microbiome.

and Demodex brevis, which prefers oil glands. While these mites naturally coexist with humans, factors like age, poor hygiene, or a weakened immune system can cause their numbers to increase ...