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7. Diagnosis

Since the mites are small and invisible to the naked eye, doctors use a range of tests to diagnose Demodex infestations. A dermoscopy often shows white structures obstructing follicular openings, indicating mite numbers are high. Skin biopsies of hair follicles or KOH tests of skin scrapings often collect Demodex mites, which are visible under a microscope.

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