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Did you know: Under the skin of your face, hundreds of ‘microscopic’ spiders live leisurely?

Did you know: Under the skin of your face, hundreds of microscopic spiders live leisurely?  - Photo 1.

Image: KQED/Deep Look

Michelle Trautwein, an entomologist at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco (USA), said Demodex got its name from the Greek words for “fat” and “dull beetle”, but they are not really. bugs, but spiders.

Usually this spider is quite fat and has 8 legs, about 0.3mm long, the size is difficult to detect with the naked eye.

Most Demodex is found in areas prone to sebaceous glands of the human body, because these are places with wide pores, making it easy for them to hide. At the same time, sebum is also Demodex’s food to help this spider create a protective layer for the body.

Ththe website of the non-profit organization NPR, Most places that are prone to sebaceous glands such as the wings on the sides of the nose, eyebrows, hairlines or even the genitals also have the appearance of this spider.

Video about the existence of Demodex bugs on human faces – Video: DEEP LOOK

Michelle Trautwein said Demodex live about 2 weeks, most of the time they hide in pores and will crawl to the surface of human skin when we go to sleep to mate and lay eggs.

It is for this reason that the number of Demodexes that increase each night is very significant, and because they “hide” under the pores, they are very difficult to destroy through washing the face.

According to the non-profit organization NPR’s website, some studies have linked Demodex bugs to rosacea, a disease that causes facial skin to appear red, acne-prone, and even pus-filled.

They also cause Demodex dermatitis, a disease that causes skin allergies, acne and is spread easily through kissing, rubbing cheeks or sharing towels.

Did you know: Under the skin of your face, hundreds of microscopic spiders live leisurely?  - Photo 3.

“Portrait” of Demodex beetles living on human faces – Photo: HIGIENE DENTAL

To limit the spread and existence of Demodex on the face, the American WebMD health website says that you can wash your face daily with warm water, apply warm compresses to reduce swelling of acne areas as well as to clean and clear clean eyelashes.

In addition, each person should use a skin gel to wash their face twice a day and dry with a towel intended for personal use only.

However, Ms. Trautwein said not to worry too much because “Demodex appears on almost all of us, some Demodex even benefits the skin.”

“They has a close relationship with people since ancient times, and is attached to almost every person’s life,” she added.

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