It is called Demodex folliculorum and has an important task to perform in our body
We all know that there are millions of microorganisms in our body that are part of our life cycle. Unfortunately or fortunately they cannot be seen with the naked eye. Today we want to talk to you about a to be that populates our organism and in which it performs a very important function. Let’s find out together what it is.
This in particular is called Demodex folliculorum. Without a shadow of a doubt it is not pretty to look at and it also looks a bit scary. This being is tiny, measuring less than 0.4mm. Despite this, you must know that it has an important task to perform in our body. Are you ready to find out what it is?
We can say that these microorganisms they are our daily partners. Just like humans, they too have their own life cycle. They are born, grow, reproduce and eventually die. Regarding their position within ours bodyit must be said that these tiny beings are found in the pores and roots of our facial hair.
At this moment they may even walk on your face and you don’t even feel them! They can also be found in other parts, such as the chest, feet, and ears. As humans age, the colonization of the Demodex increases.
Normally this Demodex folliculorum is an integral part of ours microbiota cutaneous. Under certain conditions, however, the microorganism can behave like a foreign body for our body, thus triggering reactions inflammatory. What are the symptoms of Demodex folliculorum?
Generally the symptoms of Demodex folliculorum are similar to blepharitis with manifestations of behaviors such as, for example, tickling and itching of the eyes. To these are added the formation of crusts, redness of the lid margin with the onset of blurred vision. Suspicions of a Demodex infestation should be raised by the loss of eyelashes. These mites can also be detected by examining the eyelashes under a microscope.
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