noun sweatÂ·shirt \-ËshÉrt\. : a piece of clothing for the upper part of your body that is made from a thick, soft material.
What is demodex? Demodex is the name given to tiny mites that live in the hair follicle. In humans, demodex is found on facial skin especially the forehead, cheeks, sides of the nose, eyelashes and external ear canals. It sometimes causes a condition called demodicosis.
Demodex canis is the demodetic mite that infests dogs but it can occasionally cause an infestation in humans. Demodex folliculorum mites feed on the epithelial cells of the hair follicle. It causes the follicle to distend and thicken. This also contributes to the formation of keratin (skin protein) plugs.