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A genus of harmless parasitic mites, the follicle mites, found in the hair follicles and associated sebaceous glands of the face. They resemble tiny worms, about 0.4 mm in length, and their presence may give rise to dermatitis.<\/p>\n

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A genus of mites of the class Arachnida and order Acarina.<\/p>\n

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