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 is a genus of mites that inhabit the skin, specifically in the oil glands and the hair follicles. Dozens of species of demodex mites exist, and they may use a variety of mammals as hosts, including canines and human beings.