In man, the mites Demodex (or demodec) are found mostly on the skin of the face, particularly on the forehead, cheeks, sides of the nose, eyelashes, and external ear canals. Mites like that Demodex that live on our face are mainly of two types: Demodex folliculorum And Demodex brevis; the first type of mite is found inside or near the pores and hair follicles, while the second is found mainly in the sebaceous glands, deeper.
The "coexistence" of the mites Demodex it is generally "asymptomatic" and does not cause particular problems; however, in some circumstances, if present at high density and if immune imbalances are established, they can have a pathogenic role.
The mite infestation Demodex it can be an important causative agent for many dermatological conditions. The disorders most frequently related to their parasitic (and no longer symbiotic) character are rosacea and demodicosis.
through a retractable needle.- It is found deeper, in the sebaceous glands which are associated with the hair follicles; it feeds on the oily substances secreted by the glands.
- The mite brevis it is 0.15-0.2 mm long and has a pointed abdomen rather than rounded.
