Demodex is a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides in hair follicles and oil glands on our face, chest and neck. This is one of Walter’s voracious vermin.

The mites that live in your eyebrows and can lead to unpleasant infections. Story by Julia Banim & Sam Dimmer • 3d. W hile many of us aspire to have fluttering eyelashes and well-groomed ...

Look at these pore souls. Dr. Scott Walter — a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area — is raising awareness about Demodex, a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides in hair ...

Hidden in your eyelashes and eyebrows are parasitic mites called demodex folliculorum. According to Thoemmes, they “resemble something similar to a caterpillar,” although obviously much, much ...

Demodex mites are tiny eight-legged parasites that mostly live in hair follicles and oil glands on your face, neck, or chest. As alarming as this may sound, they’re generally harmless.

In order to keep mites at bay, there are a few daily habits you can implement into your existing hygiene routine. Firstly, make sure to avoid sharing mascara or make-up tools, and steer clear of ...

The mites that live in your eyebrows and can lead to unpleasant infections. Eyelash mites, also known as Demodex mites, are microscopic parasites that live in hair follicles and oil glands.

Eyelash mites usually are harmless. They’re a problem only if you have far too many of them. ... Since your eyes are surrounded by your nose, eyebrows, and cheeks ...

Although the mites are sometimes naturally found on the human body, they tend to flock to eyelashes and eyebrows, Parbhu said. Infection can set in if they overpopulate, she said.