Another type of scalp folliculitis, Demodex folliculitis, is caused by an excess of Demodex mites (face mites) on your skin. It is normal for some Demodex mites to live on your skin, but having ...

Folliculitis is a common skin condition commonly triggered by: bacterial or fungal infections viruses like herpes simplex parasites like demodex mites certain medications The resulting rash of ...

Though Demodex mites are often seen as unwelcome guests, they play an essential role in the skin’s ecosystem. By maintaining ...