Case of the Week 772

This week's case is generously donated by Dr. Evis Nushi who identified the following structure in direct microscopy of skin scrapings. What is seen here? 

Answer to Case 772

 Answer to the Parasite Case of the Week 772: Demodex folliculorum

This little mite, also known as the follicle mite, is a common skin commensal and incidental finding in this case. I initially thought it was a larva emerging from an egg, but on closer examination realized that it is a more mature form (with 8 legs rather than the 6 found in the larval stage) and that it's posterior end is twisted around. I've done my best to demonstrate this here:

Thanks again to Dr. Evis Nushi who donated this fun case!