Did you know we all have mites in our eyelashes and eyebrows?

Question

Did you know we all have mites in our eyelashes and eyebrows?

Answer 1

Yes, Demodex folliculorum, or the demodicid, is a tiny mite, less than 0.4 mm long, that lives in your pores and hair follicles, usually on the nose, forehead, cheek, and chin, and often in the roots of your eyelashes.

(A follicle is the pore from which a hair grows). Demodicids have a wormlike appearance, with legs that are mere stumps. People with oily skin, or those who use cosmetics heavily and don't wash thoroughly, have the heaviest infestations ... but most adults carry a few demodicids. Inflammation and infection often result when large numbers of these mites congregate in a single follicle

Answer 2

No, I didn't know that. Wow that's interesting and gross. My beard itches.

Answer 3

really?

Answer 4

yes but did you know that 3 in four people have a 3 metre tape worm inside their small intestine constantly feeding on what goes through there. but don't worry they are harmless unless it dies then where does it come out? yes alot of pain when your in the toilet lol

Answer 5

seriously?

sick!!!!!!!!!!

haha

Answer 6

Yes, we all have. but if once we wash our face the mites go for swimming.

Answer 7

I've also heard that they (and bedbugs) are causes of bad breath in the mornings... Pretty disgusting, eh?

Answer 8

Yes and they're not the only little creatures who live with/on us.

Answer 9

Yes, I saw a documentary about this subject on PBS TV years ago. (I am an Ancient Old War Horse. It was actually in color.)  I was very interested because photography is my main hobby and I especially love "micro-photography."

"Demodex is a genus of tiny parasitic mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. About 65 species of Demodex mites are known; they are among the smallest of arthropods. Two species living on humans have been identified: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites."  ****

Answer 10

ya..i heard abt this,i had a confusion..but now its cleared..thansk for ur info.:)