Before we look at the specific mites that live on the eyelashes and cause posterior blepharitis, it is useful to know what a mite actually is and answer some common questions. For example, are they the same as a tick? Mites are arthropods referring to the class Arachnida. Mites, along with ticks, belong to the […]
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The ear mites are the mites that live in the ear canal of humans and animals. Although they are more common in animals, they may also be found in humans. Several types of mites can live around or in the outer canal of the human ear and feed on oils and cerumen secreted there. Some […]
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If you have stumbled upon this article, there is a good chance that you or someone you know is suffering from the frustration of nighttime itching and likely looking for some answers. Itching at night, also known as ‘nocturnal pruritus,’ is an annoying condition that disrupts sleep and affects the quality of life. Causes for […]
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To understand how to know if you have Demodex mites, you have to know what Demodex Mite is. Demodex is a microscopic mite, which belongs to the Arachnida class. This mite is invertebrate and has eight legs similar to the spiders. It has a segmented body with jointed limbs. Demodex has appendages called the Chelicerae […]
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Demodex mites’ life cycle is about 14 to 16 days. Male and female, mate at the top of the hair follicle, near the surface of the skin […]