Eyelash Mites: Tiny Creatures Living on Your Lashes

What are eyelash mites?

• Large insects

• Tiny microscopic creatures

• Birds

• Fish

Where do eyelash mites live?

• In the ocean

• In hair follicles around our eyelashes

• In the soil

• In trees

What are the two types of eyelash mites that live on humans?

• Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis

• Demodex major and Demodex minor

• Demodex large and Demodex small

• Demodex high and Demodex low

How do eyelash mites help our skin?

• By eating dead skin cells and oils

• By making us itch

• By causing redness

• By blocking pores.

Are eyelash mites harmful to most people?

• Yes, they are very harmful

• No, they are completely harmless

• They are sometimes harmful

• They are always harmful

What is the condition called when there are too many eyelash mites?

• Demodicosis

• Dermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

What do eyelash mites prevent by cleaning up oils and dead skin?

• Clogged pores

• Hair growth

• Sunburn

• Wrinkles

What can be used to get rid of extra eyelash mites?

• Special creams or cleansers

• Water

• Soap

• Shampoo

What is the microbiome?

• Tiny organisms living on our skin

• A type of plant

• A kind of fish

• A large animal

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Why are eyelash mites considered a part of our skin's ecosystem?

• They help keep it healthy and balanced

• They destroy it

• They make it dry

• They make it oily