Demodex brevis
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Demodex brevis is one of the two species of face mite that afflict humans (alongisde Demodex folliculorum
). They are very similar to the Demodex folliculorum, with just a few differences. They are usually found in the sebaceous gland
s of the human body. The same way that D. folliculorum reproduces on the follicles, D. brevis reproduces on the sebaceous glands.
Demodex folliculorum
Demodex folliculorum is a species of face mite. D. folliculorum is one of the parasitic face mites that occur on people . Demodex derives from the Greek roots, demos- fat, and dex- worm. When large numbers of D...
). They are very similar to the Demodex folliculorum, with just a few differences. They are usually found in the sebaceous gland
Sebaceous gland
The sebaceous glands are microscopic glands in the skin that secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals...
s of the human body. The same way that D. folliculorum reproduces on the follicles, D. brevis reproduces on the sebaceous glands.