Mites might cause mighty problems.(Skin Disorders)(Demodex mites linked to human skin diseases)

USA Today (Magazine) | February 1, 2004 | Copyright

You are not alone. Most individuals have millions of mites living in their hair and on their skin. These microscopic bugs may be linked to thinning hair, acne, and other skin conditions. "Many people don't like the idea of bugs living in their hair or on their skin, and some get really bent out of shape just thinking about it," says Jerry Butler, professor of entomology, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Gainesville. "For some folks, it's enough to make [their] skin crawl. And bathing won't wash them off."

Known as the Demodex mite, ...

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