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.

As a result, many people don’t realize they’ve been exposed to mites until they notice what looks like small bites. Read on to learn more about mite bites, including a photo guide to help you ...

They tend to be more prevalent in older people and less common in kids under 5, though the mites can be transmitted through contact with hair and eyebrows and the sharing of personal hygiene ...

From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays host to a surprising array of organisms. Some, like Demodex mites, coexist ...

YOUR skincare routine could be attracting microscopic creatures that have sex on your face, an expert has warned. Tiny mites, ...

Exfoliate, moisturise and SPF every day are the standard in many people's skincare routine. But what about pore cleaning mites like Demodex folliculorum that spend their entire life living deep in ...

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 ...

Kirk Nelson walked outside recently to check on the honeybees he'd been tending for about six years, and got a stark surprise ...