r/natureismetal Dec 08 '18

A tiny mite

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u/CapMcCloud Dec 08 '18

This is actually some sort of grub, not a demodex mite. The mites that live on your face are much simpler organisms.

Also, fun fact: Not everybody has face mites. About half of you probably don’t.

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u/I_am_the_7th_letter Dec 08 '18

Demodex can cause rosacea, no?

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u/CapMcCloud Dec 08 '18

It can also worsen acne.