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Originally Posted by Matata

I've heard that you're never more than 3 feet away from a spider in your life.

3 feet? Chances are you have a colony on your face at this very minute

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 (class Arachnida). Two species living on humans have been identified: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites.

Both species are primarily found in the face, near the nose, the eyelashes and eyebrows, but also occur elsewhere on the body.

Older people are much more likely to carry the mites; it is estimated that about 1/3 of children and young adults, 1/2 of adults, and 2/3 of elderly people carry the mites.

It is quite easy to look for one's own Demodex mites, by carefully removing an eyelash or eyebrow hair and placing it under a microscope.


source: wikipedia

feels...so...itchy...