eyelash mites
Microscopic face inhabitants
Eyelash mites are microscopic arachnids that live in human hair follicles, particularly those of eyelashes and eyebrows.
Nearly all adults harbor these creatures, which feed on dead skin cells and oils.
They typically cause no symptoms and go unnoticed, though in large numbers they may contribute to irritation or conditions like blepharitis.
The scientific name is *Demodex*, and they are sometimes called face mites or follicle mites.
- eyelashesHairs bordering the eyelid
- eyelidsMovable eye covers
- hairFibrous scalp covering
- skinBody's outer layer
- tea tree oilAromatic botanical antiseptic
makeup removal · nocturnal activity · bed sheets · close contact · blepharitis · parasites · commensalism · mange · infestation · microscopic · arachnid · rosacea · sebaceous gland · coevolution · pruritus · eight-legged · symbiosis · hair follicle
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Species over 44 kilograms
whale · blue whale · whales · elephant · large mammals
eyelash mitesbeneficial bacteria
Health-promoting microorganisms
probiotics · gut flora · mutualists · lactobacillus · bifidobacteria
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