Demodex life cycle
The Demodex life cycle is key to understanding how these tiny mites affect human skin. Spanning about 14 to 16 days, the Demodex life cycle begins when females lay eggs inside hair follicles or sebaceous glands. Within 60 hours, larvae hatch and mature into adults over the next seven days. This rapid progression makes the Demodex life cycle a critical factor in issues like rosacea, acne, and hair loss.
Demodex mites follow a predictable pattern in their life cycle: at night, they surface to mate and then retreat back beneath the skin to lay eggs. Their quick reproduction rate and long lifespan make the Demodex life cycle challenging to control with short-term treatments. To manage these mites effectively, it’s crucial to target both adults and larvae over multiple stages of the Demodex life cycle, ensuring a long-term solution.