Here’s what eyelash mites really are, why they sometimes become a problem and how to prevent that from happening.

Canine demodicosis, a skin disorder primarily caused by an overpopulation of Demodex mites, continues to be an important clinical problem in veterinary medicine. Recent advances have concentrated ...

In some cases, demodicosis can also contribute to more serious eye conditions such as blepharitis – an inflammatory condition of the eyelids. Several factors can trigger an overpopulation of mites.

Humans typically acquire Demodex mites, specifically Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, through close physical contact with other humans.

Castor oil exposure significantly reduces survival of Demodex mites, offering a potential therapeutic benefit to patients with Demodex blepharitis.

A biopsy showed a superficial dermatitis and perifolliculitis, focal granulomatous reaction, ectasia of the cutaneous superficial vascular plexus, and demodicosis corresponding histologically to a ...

Poikilocytosis is the presence of abnormal shaped red blood cells. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms of poikilocytosis, and more.

LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR Scalp folliculitis with Demodex: innocent observer or pathogen? Angel Fernandez-FloresI,III; Antonio AlijaII I Anatomic Pathology and II Dermatology, Hospital El Bierzo III ...

Introducing Vet Watch! Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and Alice Jeromin, DVM, RPh, DACVD, discuss the clinical benefits and practical applications of isoxazoline parasiticides for year-round ...

Dr. Ghubash is a veterinarian at the Animal Dermatology Clinic in Marina del Rey, Calif.