I’m a doctor — here’s how to tell if you have mites mating on your face

I’m a doctor — here’s how to tell if you have mites mating on your face

Look at these pore souls. Dr. Scott Walter — a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area — is raising awareness about Demodex, a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides in hair follicles and oil glands on our face, chest and neck. Demodex is a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides in hair follicles and … Read more

Male spider mites ‘undress’ females by stripping off their skin before mating

Male spider mites ‘undress’ females by stripping off their skin before mating

Spider mites — they’re just like us. Scientists at the University of Vienna have uncovered the creepy-crawlies’ sexual habits. Male spider mites will “undress” their female counterparts before copulation, according to a study published in the scientific journal iScience. This “stripping” occurs when a female spider mite reaches maturity. Owing to intense competition for mates, … Read more