Demodex folliculorum

Dem·o·dex fol·lic·u·lo·'rum

a common, universally distributed, and usually nonpathogenic species of mite that inhabits the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of humans, commonly of the face around the nose and scalp margins. Synonym(s): Acarus folliculorum

Demodex folliculorum

A species that infests hair follicles and sebaceous glands of various mammals, including humans. Synonym: Acarus folliculorumfollicle miteSee also: Demodex