#demodex

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Also I can't believe I forgot to put this in my last ask, but would you consider demodex (the type of microscopic mite that lives in follicles on the human face) uncharismatic? I basically never see them brought up except on skincare forums.

For the purposes of this blog, yes! But that only means that they need more attention and appreciation, especially since they're so dang cute!

(Image: A demodex mite by the USDA Confocal and Electron Microscopy Unit)

[microbes-in-hats]

Demodex canis

Photo credit: AGENCY-ANIMAL-PICTURE/GETTY IMAGES

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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.

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Excuse you, some of us are perfect

(seriously, they don't poop https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/everything-you-never-wanted-to-know-about-the-mites-that-eat-crawl-and-have-sex-on-your-face )

[neuroid]

some ocs that i havent posted in ages and don’t really have concrete stories but i do still muse from time to time

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Sketchbook Time!

These are the last few pieces from my sketchbook from Drawing I course I had last semester! They don’t really go together, but I didn’t want to post them on their own lol. 

Butt Witch! from Twelve Forever. Such a fun design, I love her.

I turned a Demodectic Mange Mite into a monster?? If you’ve never seen one they look like like segmented cigars with stubby little legs. This isn’t the mange mite that causes Scabies; we all actually have these guys on us! Gross, right?  If there is an immune issue an individual (my experience is with animals, and I’ve seen a lot of demodex in dogs) the mite can take over and cause some sever skin issues. 

So....monster

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