Mammalian skin, especially the face of many humans, is infested with mites called ' Demex mites.' Dr. Alejandra Perotti, who studies Demodex mites at the University of Reading in the UK ...

A few years ago, my cat’s chin looked swollen and red beneath her gray fur. Her vet said she had cat acne. This surprising ...

Siku, a polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, developed allergies to various substances including human hair dander (Credit: ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...

Instead of feasting only on soil and seeds, Ochoa says they began eating dead skin shed by humans. Some mites, such as rodent ...

Learn how ultrafine bubble showers can improve eczema symptoms by reducing inflammation and enhancing skin barrier proteins.

However, more research in humans is needed to be sure they are effective. Scabies rash is a skin condition caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. The mites burrow into your skin and cause ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin ...

It was, says 48-year-old Andrea Dowden, 'one of the worst experiences of my life'. The raised, red scabs, which seemed to ...

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Now, they show promise in skin care, particularly for eczema ... one group with dermatitis triggered by dust mite allergens (similar to many human cases) and another genetically modified to ...