Demodex


Demodex

 [dem´o-deks] a genus of mites parasitic within the hair follicles of the host, including the species D. folliculo´rum in man, and several other species in domestic and other animals.

Demodex

(dem'ō-deks), A genus of minute (0.1-0.4 mm) follicular mites (family Demodicidae) that inhabit the skin and are usually found in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of mammals, including humans. Some cases of blepharitis in humans have been attributed to Demodex infection; use of facial creams promotes Demodex infection in older women, resulting in facial erythema with follicular scaling. [G. dēmos, tallow, + dēx, a woodworm]

Dem·o·dex

(dem'ō-deks) A genus of minute mites that inhabit the skin and that are usually found in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. [G. dēmos, tallow, + dēx, a woodworm]