Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic skin mite that lives in depth of
a hair follicle. This tiny parasite can find home wherever there is a hair on human
body but most favorite place for demodex is facial skin. Demodex folliculorum eats skin fat therefore it stays closer to sebaceous glands that produces sebum oil.
Demodicosis is more common among animals than humans . These skin
mites don't just stay inside the skin, it
can leave the hair follicle and crawl to other parts of human body.
The sunlight is disturbing for mites. One of the reasons why,
these parasites are active at night, keeping people with demodicosis
awake due to skin crawling sensation and itching.
Even though most humans have the mites on the skin, they never develop
demodicosis (uncontrolled growth of demodex).
Good and balanced defense mechanisms of our immune system regulate the
mites, preventing them from growing to the point
of demodicosis - when treatment is necessary to stop the growth and
put the mites under control.
Why some people have demodex folliculorum and others don't? It is all because of
our immunity. Some of us - humans have very strong immune system and others
don't. It is natural and there is nothing we can do about it except
making our immune system stronger: with healthy diets,
exercises etc. Why our immune system weakens? The main immunity
declined factors negatively affecting our immune system are: aging,
recovery from long illness, use of antibiotics and chemicals.
The signs of demodicosis can look and feel like other skin problems
such as: rosacea, acne and scabies. You should always see your doctor
first and have him to check your skin for demodex mites. There are
many anti demodicosis treatments available: topical creams and
lotions, shampoos and conditioners for scalp demodicosis, eye lotion
for eyebrow and eyelash demodex. Consult with your doctor first and
discuss available treatments for demodex folliculorum.
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