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Could demodex cause patchy hair loss and loss of eye lashes? it always feels like something crawling on my face at night time or i get really itchy in my ears too. but especially on my head face forehead cheeks ears neck sometimes?

Q: could demodex cause patchy hair loss and loss of eye lashes? it always feels like something crawling on my face at night time or i get really itchy in my ears too. but especially on my head face forehead cheeks ears neck sometimes?

: Highly unlikely , but demodex may be related to acneiform lesions on lower face. See dermatologist for evaluation and possible treatment for your hair loss and itching.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Highly unlikely , but demodex may be related to acneiform lesions on lower face. See dermatologist for evaluation and possible treatment for your hair loss and itching.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/10/2023

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A member asked:

Could demodex cause patchy hair loss and loss of eye lashes? it always feels like something crawling on my face at night time or i get really itchy in my ears too. but especially on my head face forehead cheeks ears neck sometimes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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