【编辑推荐】来自高校的研究团队针对干眼症(DED)的多因素致病机制展开研究，重点探讨毛囊蠕形螨(Demodex folliculorum)与眼部症状的关联。通过对101名受试者进行OSDI评分、非侵入性泪膜破裂时间(NIBUT<10秒)检测及裂隙灯检查，发现44%上眼睑存在螨虫感染，圆柱状头皮屑(cylindrical dandruff)与前睑缘炎显著 ...

蠕形螨（Demodex mites）主要有毛囊蠕形螨（Demodex folliculorum）和皮脂蠕形螨（Demodex brevis），是人类毛囊的常驻寄生虫。以往人们多认为它与健康个体呈共生关系，但近年来研究发现，其数量失衡会引发一系列皮肤和眼部疾病，统称为蠕形螨病（demodicosis）。

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

Demodex brevis is a type of mite that can be found on humans. It’s so small you can’t see it with the naked eye. The average size of this mite is only 0.15 to 0.2 millimeters long.

Eyelash mites, microscopic arachnids, commonly reside on our faces, particularly around the eyes. While often harmless, an ...

Demodex blepharitis can cause symptoms that are very similar to those of dry eye disease. Inferior corneal staining, which is a band of dryness that can be detected on the cornea, may also occur.

Demodex mites can multiply overnight, causing an overgrowth called demodicosis, said Dr. Richard Locksley, professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco.

There are two main species that call your face home: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis. These mites are microscopic (about 0.3 mm), worm-like, and make themselves comfy in your hair ...

Demodex mites and rosacea have an unusual pathogen–disease relationship, one that is still being explored. According to Edward J. Wladis, MD, FACS, the association between Demodex and rosacea is ...