Demodex Mite in human ears

Demodex mites are not usually referred to as ear mites in humans, but studies in recent years have shown that this type of mite can also cause complications in the human ear. 😥

Unlike other ear mites, Demodex is not shared between humans and animals. 🐶🐱

To be more precise, the species of Demodex mite on an animal body is different from the species that can survive on the human body. So, fortunately, animal Demodex ear mites are not transmitted to humans and vice versa.

There are always a few Demodex mites living on our skin naturally. However, if they become too numerous, their function becomes parasitic and damages the human body. ☹😨

Demodex lives in the pores of the skin and usually prefers oily areas. For this reason, they may choose inside or around the ear canal to feed on the superabundant fat in the area. 😲

That’s why they can cause problems in your ear as an ear mite.