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GlossaryMites

tiny arachnids that can live on skin and hair

Mites are tiny arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, which also includes spiders and ticks. They can be found in a variety of environments, including soil, water, and as parasites on plants and animals. Some mites, like the Demodex species, live on human skin and hair follicles, and while they are usually harmless, they can sometimes cause skin conditions or contribute to hair loss.

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research Mites and the Mighty: The Last Work and Lasting Legacy of Albert M. Kligman, PhD, MD

6 citations , December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Albert M. Kligman made major contributions to dermatology, including inventing a stain for fungi and advancing knowledge on skin diseases, and his legacy continues through his trainees and philanthropy.

research Mite Burden and Immunophenotypic Response to Demodex musculi in Swiss Webster, BALB/c, C57BL/6, and NSG Mice

June 2020 in “Comparative medicine”

NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.

research Ubiquity and Diversity of Human-Associated Demodex Mites

83 citations , August 2014 in “PLoS ONE”

All adults have Demodex mites, which vary by region.

research Demodex mites

81 citations , February 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology”

Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.

research Innate type 2 immunity controls hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites

24 citations , August 2022 in “Immunity”

Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.

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community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

in Treatment 12 upvotes 3 years ago

The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

community Ru58841 cleared my forehead acne

in Treatment 8 upvotes 11 months ago

RU58841 helped clear forehead acne. The user mixes it with 5% minoxidil and considers making a cream for acne treatment.

community Reversed my hairloss without fin/min. 2023 December to 2025 April. IDK what happened.

in Progress Pictures 564 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reversed hair loss using 10% sulfur soap, which reduced scalp inflammation and possibly demodex mites. The user did not use finasteride or minoxidil, suggesting inflammation may contribute to hair loss.

community I just started a topical cetirizine treatment.

in Treatment 8 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about using topical cetirizine for hair loss treatment. The user mixes Aller-TEC tablets with a hair tonic but faces issues with the solution's consistency.

community Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.

in Treatment 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.

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