Some optometrists say they're seeing an increase in cases of lash lice, known by its medical term, Demodex. Some people have tried to stay away from cleaning them at all.

What are Demodex mites? According to the Cleveland Clinic, these microscopic insects live on the human face hair follicles, mainly around eyelashes and eyebrows. They have a lifespan of 14 to 18 days.

As eyelash extensions become a popular trend, some doctors say they are seeing an uptick in lash mites due to poor hygiene. Dr. Sairah Malik, an optometrist in Houston, said she’s seen an ...

“Demodex has a classical presentation known as cylindrical dandruff which resides at the base of the eyelashes,” Silani said, adding that the terms eyelash “mites” and “lice” are ...

REFERENCES 1. Trattler W, Karpecki P, Rapoport Y, et al. The prevalence of Demodex blepharitis in US eye care clinic patients as determined by collarettes: a ...

The eye mites are too small to see without a microscope but the residue they leave behind can be visible. “If you’ve ever noticed white dots or flaking at the base of someone’s eyelashes ...

BOSTON – More than half of patients in six eye centers had collarettes, a clinical sign of Demodex blepharitis, on their eyelashes, according to a study presented here at the American Academy of ...

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