![=Demodex folliculorum - eyelash mite](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSAo929kaQ5vjj8ozhvN6a_rzkc-7oAq0J2-bxRC8NUgPj7c249O2-64V7U0bcpIBracH84WLd4qhmH_rLtIxkGn_L5ZqzoVXsQhdsnYMoNijt-JCz8QhJdVxgXv2hDYGBTnGWkG_R2jM/s400/eyelash-mites.jpg)
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In the small picture the tails of these alien like creatures can be seen in a green colour protruding from the red stems. They can also be seen in the larger photo above.
Every one in three of us are playing host to these demodex folliculorum - in our eyelashes. These mites (photo below) don't mean us any harm and help to keep our lashes clean.
![eye lash mite Demodex Folliculorum](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFu3PDbbedDLwDWWWuoZ-Ut48iODpcJnibpFannnF9987M-6KoybDvyQOp2rH1g9OyqdImUiHdBJqDJPmP_KmhnNs2XTvQilzqKArgWFxIp_hgehiLC0wAn-FbATDLJbbx26OAxWMBbnAO/s400/eye-lash-mite-large.jpg)
Further Reading:
Beware: The Aliens Have Arrived
A Universe Full Of Strange Looking Aliens
Ezekiel: The Alien Abduction Of The Bible
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gruesome aliens
ReplyDeletehideous looking little things. Weird!
ReplyDeleteWeird and totally cool! I try not to think about these types of things living on my lashes...it makes me start to itch! ha! I get the heebie jeebies! Good food for thought!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday!
I am so NOT using any magnification when I apply mascara to my lashes.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those articles I wish I'd never seen LOL
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