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These mites are so small you cannot see them without a microscope. Dust mites do not bite or burrow, but their waste can cause allergies and make it hard for some people to breathe.

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 ...

Demodex mites might sound like the ultimate uninvited guests, but for most of us, they’re quiet cohabitants. As long as they don’t get out of control, there’s no need to panic.

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

“Studies show Demodex mites are found in about 13% of children aged 3–15, 69% of adults aged 31–50, and nearly 100% of people over 70,” says Dr Bhanu Prakash.

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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.

Active Demodex mites can move at speeds of up to 1cm per hour, moving across the surface of the face and lurking in pores. Studies have shown that each pore can house up to 14 Demodex mites.

Some, like Demodex mites, coexist peacefully, while others, such as hookworms and tapeworms, pose health threats by consuming blood or nutrients. Even leeches, known for their blood-feeding habits ...