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What Are Demodex Mites, And What Vulnerabilities Do They Have?
When looked at under a microscope our skin is a landscape in which countless organisms have built up their colonies.
One of the most ancient microscopic organisms present on human skin is a mite known as Demodex. This little being is approximately 0.3–0.4 mm (0.012–0.016 in) in length and is barely detectable with the human eye. In the whole of human existence traces of Demodex living in our ancestors’ skin have not been lost by researchers and archaeologists. These mites seem to have been our tiny companions since humans first set foot on our planet.
Demodex ranges over their territory almost everywhere on the skin, yet they prefer the more greasy areas (we all love some greasy food right?!). The face, scalp, chest and shoulder areas are their favourite places to settle in as the sebaceous glands are most active in these areas. After all, the areas rich in resources make an excellent place to build a booming populate right?
Although almost all of us are not deprived of hosting these little beings, some individuals do carry a higher population, which can lead to issues. As long as mite numbers do not exceed 5 per square centimetre of skin, they are not considered problematic. However if their populations grow and continue to rise unchecked, they can rise up and cause rebellion and cause chaos for your skin.
When looked at under a microscope our skin is a landscape in which countless organisms have built up their colonies.
One of the most ancient microscopic organisms present on human skin is a mite known as Demodex. This little being is approximately 0.3–0.4 mm (0.012–0.016 in) in length and is barely detectable with the human eye. In the whole of human existence traces of Demodex living in our ancestors’ skin have not been lost by researchers and archaeologists. These mites seem to have been our tiny companions since humans first set foot on our planet.
Demodex ranges over their territory almost everywhere on the skin, yet they prefer the more greasy areas (we all love some greasy food right?!). The face, scalp, chest and shoulder areas are their favourite places to settle in as the sebaceous glands are most active in these areas. After all, the areas rich in resources make an excellent place to build a booming populate right?
Although almost all of us are not deprived of hosting these little beings, some individuals do carry a higher population, which can lead to issues. As long as mite numbers do not exceed 5 per square centimetre of skin, they are not considered problematic. However if their populations grow and continue to rise unchecked, they can rise up and cause rebellion and cause chaos for your skin.
Profile last updated on September 9th, 2024