Scabies mites need a human or animal host in order to live ... Scabies require medical treatment, so it’s important to follow up with a healthcare professional if you think you have them.

While not dangerous, dust mites live in the home and feed off dead skin from humans and pets. They can cause allergic reactions including wheezing, runny nose and itchy eyes and skin, and in worse ...

This story appears in the February 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. Currently two species of face mites are known; at least one of them appear to be present on all adult humans.

There are two main types of Demodex mites that live on humans: Demodex folliculorum, which resides in small hair follicles, such as those around the eyelashes, where it feeds on skin cells ...