11. Another is mange caused by Demodex ( Demodicosis ), though this form of mange is not contagious. 12. Should the usual treatments fail, the presence of the Demodex mite could be looked for as the possible cause. 13. Since Demodex Mange lives in the hair follicles of the dog, Ivermectin will kill these mites at the source. 14. Demodex mites ( family Demodicidae ) are parasites that live in or near the hair follicles of mammals, including humans.15. Also interested in any studies or articles that correlate this syndrome to Demodex or other microbe / spore / parasite infestation. 16. The treatment is based upon the hypothesis that parasitic mites of the genus " Demodex " play a role in rosacea. 17. Females with generalized demodex should be spayed because the stress of the estrus cycle will often bring on a fresh wave of clinical signs. 18. Different species of animals host different species of " Demodex " . " Demodex canis " lives on the domestic dog. 19. Different species of animals host different species of " Demodex " . " Demodex canis " lives on the domestic dog. 20. Evidence of a correlation between " Demodex " infection and acne vulgaris exists, suggesting it may play a role in promoting acne.
