Though Demodex mites are often seen as unwelcome guests, they play an essential role in the skin’s ecosystem. By maintaining a healthy balance of oils and moisture, and seeking professional guidance ...

The other is called Demodex folliculorum. Demodex folliculorum mites tend to stay on the face, while Demodex brevis mites can be found on the face and other parts of the body, such as the neck and ...

primarily of the face. In fact, humans are the only habitat for Demodex folliculorum. They are born on us, they feed on us, they mate on us, and they die on us. Their entire life cycle revolves ...

The eggs end up in one of two places depending on the species of face mite. The first species, called Demodex folliculorum, lays its eggs in your hair follicle. While the second prefers nesting in ...