蠕形螨（Demodex mites）主要有毛囊蠕形螨（Demodex folliculorum）和皮脂蠕形螨（Demodex brevis），是人类毛囊的常驻寄生虫。以往人们多认为它与健康个体呈共生关系，但近年来研究发现，其数量失衡会引发一系列皮肤和眼部疾病，统称为蠕形螨病（demodicosis）。尽管蠕形螨感染普遍，但该疾病常被忽视 ...

Here’s what eyelash mites really are, why they sometimes become a problem and how to prevent that from happening.

Demodex blepharitis can cause symptoms that are very similar to those of dry eye disease. Inferior corneal staining, which is a band of dryness that can be detected on the cornea, may also occur.

Eyelash mites, microscopic arachnids, commonly reside on our faces, particularly around the eyes. While often harmless, an ...

Demodex folliculorum skin mites help keep pores clean and skin healthy, but recent research suggests they might be on the verge of extinction. Photo by K.V. Santosh/Wikimedia Commons ...

Researchers have long questioned whether the microscopic Demodex mite is a cause or effect of rosacea, a skin condition affecting 16 million Americans. Now, evidence suggests Demodex may play a ...

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 and rosacea have an unusual pathogen–disease relationship, one that is still being explored. According to Edward J. Wladis, MD, FACS, the association between Demodex and rosacea is ...