Demodicosis: A dermatological condition in dogs resulting from an overgrowth of Demodex mites, often leading to hair loss, inflammation, and secondary infections. Isoxazoline: ...

Demodicosis: A dermatological condition in dogs resulting from an overgrowth of Demodex mites, often leading to hair loss, inflammation, and secondary infections.

As you fall asleep each night, you can take comfort in knowing you are never truly alone — thanks to the dozens of eight-legged mites crawling out of your pores to party.

Demodex mites can multiply overnight, causing an overgrowth called demodicosis, said Dr. Richard Locksley, professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco.

Demodex mites can multiply overnight, causing an overgrowth called demodicosis, said Dr. Richard Locksley, professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco. Immunodeficient individuals ...

Demodex mites can multiply overnight, causing an overgrowth called demodicosis, said Dr. Richard Locksley, professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco.

To treat demodicosis, a dermatologist might prescribe topical or oral ivermectin to reduce the populations back to normal counts, Ricardo-Gonzalez said. It’s not possible, though, to completely ...