What Are Demodex Mites?
Article Sources
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Diagnosing Demodex Mites
Demodex mites are too small to be seen with the naked eye. To determine if a person has a high number of mites, doctors usually do a skin biopsy. This involves taking a skin sample and examining it under a microscope.
Through a biopsy, a doctor can determine the number of mites living on the skin. A few mites is unlikely to be the cause of skin problems. However, a high density of mites indicates demodicosis.
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