Dermoscopy (synonyms include terms such as epiluminescence microscopy, skin surface microscopy, incident-light microscopy) has, of late, made a name for itself as a greatly appreciated method of ...

Demodex brevis is a microscopic mite that lives in the oil glands of human hair follicles. It’s typically found on the face but can also live on other parts of the body. Demodex brevis is a type of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A variety of skin diseases can be caused by an imbalance in the immune mechanism, triggered by a high Demodex ...

Editor’s note: This article, originally published on June 1, 2011, has been republished to include website enhancements. We have all seen the chronic blepharitis patient that has attempted numerous ...

Many human faces are infested with mites called ' Demodex folliculorum '. This Demodex folliculorum spends its entire life on human skin, but research results show that genetic information is changing ...

Dermoscopy done by suitably trained specialists may more accurately distinguish between benign and malignant skin lesions than clinical examination with the naked eye. It lessens the chance of missing ...

Dermoscopy allows GPs to triage lesions more accurately. Consultant dermatologist Dr Amanda Oakley gives 10 examples of how it can help Dermoscopy can seem hard at first but can be very helpful in ...

Mammalian skin, especially the face of many humans, is infested with mites called ' Demex mites.' Dr. Alejandra Perotti, who studies Demodex mites at the University of Reading in the UK, explains the ...