Scott Walter — a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area — is raising awareness about Demodex, a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides ... Two species affect humans — Demodex ...

and humans can't get it, but it can cause animals quite a lot of intense discomfort. Most mange appears in the form of hair ...

this type of mange results in high levels of itching that leads to crusty skin and hair loss on the ears, head, and face," Gentry said. "These mites rarely affect humans but can with prolonged, direct ...

A: Mange is essentially a mite that lives on your animal's skin ... Demodectic mange isn't quite as contagious, and humans can't get it, but it can cause animals quite a lot of intense discomfort.