In better news: They're totally treatable and actually pretty common (especially for makeup wearers).

The Demodex folliculorum mite is a type of parasite that lives on humans. Most of the time, these mites are harmless and will go unnoticed. However, larger numbers of D. folliculorum mites can cause ...

Demodex brevis is a microscopic mite that lives in the oil glands of human hair follicles. It’s typically found on the face but can also live on other parts of the body. Demodex brevis is a type of ...

AJMC ®: In your opinion, why are there no formal guidelines for Demodex blepharitis? MATOSSIAN: Ophthalmologists and other eye care providers have known about Demodex blepharitis for a very long time.