How to Get Rid Of Eyelid Mites That Cause Demodex Blepharitis!

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WHAT IS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO
With increasing age, about 100% of people with have demodex living on their face and eyelids. Among the 65 species of demodex, 2 are commonly found on the face and eyelid skin; demodex folliculorum and demodex brevis. These face and eyelid mites can cause a lot of issues and problems if they grow out of control. They have been linked to rosacea, ocular rosacea, blepharitis, puffy eyelids, dry eyes, and more. Among the people that have blepharitis, nearly 7 out of 10 of those cases, are caused by demodex, called demodex blepharitis. There are a few remedies and treatments that can be effectice, including: tea tree oil wipes or cleansers, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), or medications like a new drop called Xdemvy.
0:00 What causes Demodex Blepharitis
3:16 Best Treatments for Demodex Blepharitis
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[@bunnybun3353]

the fact that its being recognized as a real issue after 20 years of mainstream denial is astounding

[@iheartmustang]

Reminds me of when "they" were adamant you -couldnt- catch anything from using a public toilet seat🙄

[@dnomyarnostaw]

What Denial???? I have been hearing about it for 40 years

[@sickofcrap8992]

This info about the mites has been around as long as I can remember. >50 years.

[@bunnybun3353]

@@sickofcrap8992 yes but doctors deny its existence. as someone who suffered without any help I know the info was hidden online for a long time

[@CariMachet]

Mainstream seems to be the dead past stream

[@dominicfong6341]

Besides all the suggestions in the video, just wash your eyelids eyelashes morning & evening with Baby Shampoo. It has worked for me for more than 3 decades and counting.

[@RetiredSubmariner.and.VanLifer]

I agree, Baby Shampoo got rid of it for me as well

[@WildManDanWMD]

WebMD offered tea tree with. Coconut cream. But, did not require a repeated application. I went back to read again and actually saw the following. "You may have to accept that you will not eradicate them until the lashes are gone".

[@alicemaarouf3911]

Exactly , my mum was told by an ophthalmic surgeon after having her eyesight corrected , to pop some Johnsons Baby Shampoo on a cotton bud and pull it along your eyelashes . It doesnt sting either . It works perfectly.

[@albertmcfry6322]

Your right, but for someone that has a bad case of mites it can be terrible. Mine were bad before I got them under control. Now I do baby shampoo and a hot mask at night.

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

I believe that this is true. Sometimes my eyes burn and even get blury. I think🤔 I now know because of this video the culprits! Dam paricites! ☠ Das 😎 all!

[@jamesyarnall6728]

Young man ( I say that because I am almost 88 yrs old), YOU are one of the “Good Guys” - to create and post a program such as this. May God bless you richly!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! Very kind of you to say.

[@tishb62]

I use my Ivermectin 1% cream called Soolantra. I use it for my rosacea, and rub some all over my eyes too! My doctor prescribed it for me, and now No more rosacea, and no more eye mites. I’ve been using for years and my skin looks great, and no more itchy eyes.

[@areviryyr]

Thank you🙏

[@happygardener3990]

Same for me, fab product isn't it? Life changing for me.

[@jennylouis60]

@@tishb62 that’s great!!! Question: did you catch Covid and if so did you have symptoms? Just curious.

[@ThePartyGuy-u4h]

OCuSOFT has come out with a lid wipe to directly target this condition. it is the OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Oust with tea tree oil for Demodex conditions! Works very well. I purchased at CVS. Highly Recommend!

[@arielvega6344]

Thank you! 😊

[@The-Fat-Kid]

My eye mites started building up after my cataract surgery. I could actually feel them moving around. I searched the internet and found eye mites and immediately knew I had them. Ivermectin cream once then the next week took care of them or at least got them under control. No more problem a year later and if they regrow I know what to do. I believe the topical antibiotics from the eye surgery cleaned out some bacteria that were limiting the mites.

[@kittykat4168]

Hi, all i know was my eye lids were always red, had what i thought was sleep in my eye lashes and suffer dry eye to the point i couldn't do anything because my eyes were watering all the time for up to good 30 mins, i was advised baby shampoo, how awesome it can't hurt me cause it's for babies, the trick is to wet eye lashes, put some baby shampoo on 2 fingers, enough for both eyes, rub the opposite fingers, then apply to eyes, wash in at all different angles to free up the crust, massage for anywhere up to 5 mins, the longer the better i feel, i used it till my eyelids were normal again, after that everytimes i saw redness return, i would treat again, now i haven't had to treat again for a long time. The baby shampoo has low ph so it doesn't burn as bad, it doesn't dry the skin out either and lastly it's cheaper than most products. I hope this help someone, like this vid helped me understand the unknown. In a way it's like having dandruff only on ur eye lashes...

[@darcyb6678]

I heard about using baby shampoo many years ago. I do this treatment a few times a month, just in case! The thought of these things on me is horrifying but I know most people have them. Now that I just watched this video I think I’ll do it tonight! Lol

[@snafutimes6883]

They don’t bother anyone. Leave them alone. They’re the only friends some people have.

[@arielvega6344]

Freeloading friends that don't pay rent are no friends of mine.

[@suzannewojcicki-biniecki7716]

I have used a tea tree shampoo on my hair when I was losing some hair, and it fixed my eye irritation as well. I washed the foam over my eyebrows and eye lashes when washing my hair. In fact I wash my entire head and facial skin pores with the foam while I’m washing my hair.

[@curtkneelove7354]

Tea Tree shampoo does sound a good idea. I’ve used a mild Tea Tree soap successfully for these annoyances. They seem to appear when I’m over consumed with other problems/issues but Tea tree soap is effective. It’s just remembering to keep up with it !

[@sr2291]

Tea tree oil burns.

[@curtkneelove7354]

@@sr2291yea it does in its concentrated form,but as the Dr said, if diluted to a form you can tolerate it is fine. A drop, when diluted can spread far.

[@telthatruth7533]

I used coconut oil mixed with 1 drop of tea tree oil rubbed in my face for a few days and problem solved!!

[@Sally01d]

I’ve been experiencing Bleparitis when I turned 50 so it’s been 6 years. What has helped me prevent the awful eyelid inflammation and infections has been what my ophthalmologist recommended: use Ocusoft Lid Scrubs pads rt after removing makeup, wash with baby shampoo and use Thera tears Antimicrobial eyelid cleanser just spray on eyelids or on a pad and do not rinse it.

[@PainInTheS]

This video was mitey interesting.

[@scep8551]

😂

[@danityvanityinsanity]

I see what you did there.😏

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

This caused terrible eye irritation for me. I was seeing an opthalmologist for 4 years every 3 months without it making any difference. I suffered for years until one day I read about this. I bought Heydrate eye lid cleanser - problem solved.

[@sarisigmund2115]

@@f.frederickskitty2910 , yes! I just got some a few weeks ago and it is fantastic! No eye irritation or burning whatsoever. I wash my whole face. Got it on Amazon.

[@sarisigmund2115]

@@f.frederickskitty2910 you think the eye doctor would know about face mites???? They should, but they don’t or they’re just trying to make more money off of people!

[@jaywood7672]

If these demodex are mites , one thing ive noticed about mites in gardens that they quickly become immune to pesticides, so what ive noticed is if you treat for mites with a pesticide you need to hit them a day or two later with an entirely different pesticide and it usually wipes them out. , since these are on the body you probably can only use certain things but if you use basically the one two punch like with pesticides you might have greater success. So maybe tea tree oil one time and something else a day or two later.

[@Modernhealthsolutions4life]

Use diatomaceous earth in the garden to kill mites or other bugs that eat fruit. Spray or powder but only when there is no flowers. You don’t want to kill bees. Protect your eyes from DE powder by wearing glasses.

[@ChrissieSM]

Doctor, you may find that your Manuka honey cream is just made with plain honey. The manuka honey production is only a few tons per year from New Zealand, however at this time, there are 10 times more fir sale in the world. They are obviously just standard honey. The real thing, which I purchased from NZ is very dark brown, very thick but not solid, and does not taste that nice. A good natural way to get rid of these mites is to boil some fresh rosemary in water and use it as compresses once cooled down. If you don't have any fresh plants, get some essential oil and mix it with water or eye cream.

[@vintagebodymindsoulradley9151]

Coconut oil, Vaseline on eyelashes, use tea tree oil on hair follicles massage with coconut oil in scalp and ears

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I’ve known about the Demodex mites for a long time, but I didn’t know there was a way to get rid of them. So thanks for the information 👍🏻🥰‼️

[@riafitzgerald2988]

I've been using castor oil. My eye doctor was surprised how good my eyes looked at last cleaning and asked what I was doing. It's always given my good eyelashes and eyebrows growth too. I put on eyes then sit with heat om eyes.

[@KL-xs7kq]

Castor oil on lashes....side benefit? Eyelashes grow like crazy!

[@andreaandrea6716]

Thank you!!!!!

[@HADLEY216]

I say just use good old sea salt boil the kettle put the salt and water in bowl let it cool a bit get cotton wool pad your good to go! Feels very refreshing too! Your welcome.☮️❤️🤗

[@arabellasommers9343]

That sounds Good to me !

[@badbenito]

This has the making of a Sci-Fi movie.

[@cme1027]

New phobia released for me😮

[@user-fx7cc3dr4k]

I struggled with Rosacea and dry eyes for years, the only thing that worked for me was ivermectin cream. My skin is finally clear and my dry eye is so much better. Dry eye still creeps up now and then. Throw away the mascara tube the second you see it coming back .

[@reeny1864]

I had a very bad case of this throughout my entire youth and it went away as soon as I moved away from that house! I figured there was something in the house causing this condition for me as nothing worked in cleaning it up, and it was super embarrassing!

[@artsiecrafty4164]

What about red light therapy? I ordered a red light box online and I use it for 3 to ten minutes every morning. I’m sleeping better and I have less dry eye and swelling around my eyes.

[@KooroshRefahi]

NEVER EVER put tea tree oil on your eyelid…, it must be diluted first to a certain concentration before puting it on .

[@christinecreedon4551]

Fact 👍

[@psdeas7530]

Yes. The video makes that very clear. Minutes 3:29 through 5:07

[@monk3yboy69]

@KooroshRefahi True…but to be fair , you’ll only do it once and learn your lesson. It’s not pleasant .

[@christinecreedon4551]

@@monk3yboy69 sometimes it’s the only way to learn unfortunately 😊

[@dominicfong6341]

I've used tea tree oil somewhere else on my body and it truly hurt A LOT.

[@susuabc]

Best remedies 3:16 List: tea tree oil, eyelid wipes, castor oil, vasoline, Manuka Honey, Mybo clean (has coconut oil) Intense pulse light, (Prescription, expensive - Ivermectin ointment, xdem Vee)

[@emal2170]

You have Me scratching My head now.

[@user-kz6nu8jz5b]

I used hydrogen peroxide morning and night. I figured I got something because my dogs sleep with me. It takes about a week and I wash the pillow cases and sheets

[@jd4evr2001]

The Body Shop has a tea tree oil 'foaming' soap. Excellent for daily use. This is a serious issue for us older folks. I have certainly seen many people with this guck around their eyelid bases.

[@donnadunaway5670]

Most complete explanation of pathology and current treatment of Demodex I have seen. Thank you. Currently using Ivermectin cream.

[@H4me7215]

Excellent. I am experiencing these horrible symptoms at night mainly when these microscopic microorganisms decide to come out and play! So annoying..need to see my primary physician for fast relief. Great video.❤

[@surgicalg9143]

Should visit an ophthalmologist . If anyone is experiencing any of these issues.

[@tlee4218]

My sons pediatrician saw my allergy eyes and gave me a great remedy. Born in north no allergies..as teen we moved south, lots of allergies. My eyelashes fall out, wake up gummy eyes. Doctor told me rose water or Baby shampoo..one little drop in palm of clean hand, add a little water, lather it into your closed eyes and rinse. It cleaned it up right away and no red eyes. Eyelashes grew back and it never came back, I never wore mascara bc of this.. I did use eyeliner..no problem..when was young I would do this once a month to keep it away, later moved to a northern country no allergies. But I stil now and then clean my eyes. My brother same problem. Tea tree did nothing for me and made my eyes oily. Just use baby shampoo add a little water, wash and done. No side affects.

[@witchhazel8583]

The first question would be,how come?????? What makes the overgrowth?? Lacking something in your body?? I would start the investigation right there❤

[@dianavaldez3371]

We have all sorts of creatures that live on us and inside of us and eat our crud. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@janetpelletier1238]

Probably because your immune system is weakened. Many seniors get way more affected by this "condition" because their bodies can't keep the mites in check so an over abundance of them cause issues - rosacea, eyes, hair loss, etc. We always have some of them on our skin but we keep in controlled through youth.

[@frostflower5555]

I suspect people don't shower and shampoo hair every day so they get these.

[@MarkSentMe]

I used to have bad dry eyes- felt like someone stabbed a needle in my eye. My ophthalmologist suggested intentionally washing my eyelids with baby shampoo or gentle soap while in the shower. Use a small amount and gently scrub your eyelids and then rinse completely. I have not had an issue with "VooDoo Doll Needle in the Eyes" in a few years now!

[@witchway3]

I had it bad, in my eyebrows. .on my face! Ugh! I used a demodex foam from Amazon.. NOVEHA DEMODEX EXTRA STRENGTH FOAMING CLEANSER. Fixed it all so fast! I used it twice a day . I even used it on my French bulldog. Good luck!

[@jgoldfarb3]

I’m so confused! My eye doctor hasn’t recommended any of these, going to your other video, Thanks so much. Why do Doctors all say different things!

[@MJ-hl1kk]

You are such a sport for demonstrating on yourself! Mites are nasty, ugh! I once found a mynah nest where the fledglings were killed by mites, the poor babies!

[@ianstuart5660]

Oh wow! How did you know since the mites are not visible?

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Mites cause severe skin problems so birds skin would be unhealthy with lack of feather growth

[@ianstuart5660]

@@WindTurbineSyndrome OK, thanks!

[@Patti1]

I have been suffering with blepharitis for well over 2 years. It sucks! So ty for the info.

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Nice video 📹 and workmanship

[@dorismoran9641]

Thank you for this. My eye doctor has recommended eyelid scrubs and warm compresses. Seeing this is inspiring me to be more consistent in addressing this problem.

[@mimi18888]

Tto foam saved my life. (Naviblef ) Closed eyes massagging eyelids and eyelashes for 60-80 seconds let sit then rinse. Twice a day for 2 months. Cured my blepharitis, helped with dry eyes and mgd. I keep using it now once a day letting sit 1 minute. Its perfect for long period of use because tto is only 0,002 good even for children

[@sallytucker2845]

Thanks so much for this treatment analysis! In 60 yeaes, have NEVER had an eye doctor who ever took me seriously about my eye issues...drives me so crazy, i pull my eyelashes out. Have never been able to wear mascara, or other eye makeup. Only relief i ever get is washing face multiple times a day. Once i got the 'trashcan diagnosis', MS, everything is now written off as another symptom. Basic eye drops help, but never knew there were actually treatments to end the mite infestation i now suspect has buggered me for years. Thank you again. Something to pin down the eye doctor on next visit...but will be reviewing your info, trying some of the solutions. And much appreciate the useful comments. Except the hater troll 🙄 God bless!

[@michellecastaneda4104]

Just what I needed, something else to worry about it

[@sheilaharrison6509]

Right

[@dannyverhamme7970]

It's just fear-mongering.

[@GreenStreetPlayer1]

Blepharitis is caused by ducts getting blocked. Blink ten times. Towards the end can you feel moisture, that’s the ducts opening. To begin with, blink 40 times 5 times a day for two weeks. Then as things improve reduce but keep the morning and one before bed regimes going. I now blink about 100 times in bed just before I go to sleep and have been blepharitis free for four years now. No, treatments just normal soap night and morning no product ever worked for me. Let me know how you get on after a couple of months.

[@OHMar711]

I remember studying this during my undergrad. We all started thinking we were infected. Lol

[@LoveFalmouth]

Omg!! I finally know what I have got. I can feel them moving. My lashes have been falling out . I have tried blephasol and a cream but they are not helping. Now I know, thank you

[@mimi18888]

Blephasol is unuseful!

[@mimi18888]

Tto foam saved my life. (Naviblef ) Closed eyes massagging eyelids and eyelashes for 60-80 seconds let sit then rinse. Twice a day for 2 months. Cured my blepharitis, helped with dry eyes and mgd. I keep using it now once a day letting sit 1 minute. Its perfect for long period of use because tto is only 0,002 good even for children

[@janetpelletier1238]

I always add tea tree oil (a drop or two) to my face cleansing routine and give my lash line and brows a good scrub. I have rosacea (or used to) and use diaper cream and vaseline on my cheeks if I have a flare. I tried the vaseline on my lash line but it really aggravated my eyes. I think if you get rid of most of it on your face, the tea tree oil takes care of the lash line. Well, it did for my anyway.

[@mimi18888]

@@janetpelletier1238 yes I have rosacea too and tto foam letting sit 1 minute saved me from blepharitis

[@andreaandrea6716]

Try NATURAL remedies.

[@sarisigmund2115]

Wish one of the lame dermatologists would have mentioned about face mites to me before in the last 30+ years!!! 😡

[@franwebb7756]

Wash your eyes and lids with baby shampoo. I got rid of the irritation of my eye lids by washing my eyelids gently at night in the shower. Then used Cereve eyelid cream. Just an inexpensive way that may work for some. This suggestion came from a doctor also.

[@pameladonovan7068]

I wash my eyes with J and J baby shampoo, it works

[@wandacarr668]

Mixed with water?

[@patrickbrewer6608]

What works for me is colloidal silver spray and organic castor oil. I use the colloidal silver if it looks like it might be coming back, just 1 spray onto the lashes but use castor oil every evening. Works brilliantly but is not a total cure. Every month or so the colloidal silver stops it before it becomes a bother. 🙂

[@pisces3121]

That's good for bacterial blepharitis

[@craigpennington1251]

Great, I got more than enough going on medically in my life. Now this. Seems like there's no end to bad crap to experience. Glad I ran into this video. Thanks doc.

[@1nfiniteloop]

My doctor said to just put a hot wet towel over my eyes before bed. I just run a small flanel under the hot water, wring it out and roll it up and place it over my eyes while I lay on the bed till the towel goes cold. Has helped clear up symptoms, but I think the cause is still there, going to try some of these wipes maybe that will clear it up for good.

[@mimi18888]

Naviblef ( we love eyes or ocusoft ) foams, twice a day massaging eyelid 60-80 seconds eyes closed let sit then rinse in 2 months I got rid of them and blepharitis :))) 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rebeccagarner2576]

CASTOR OIL !!!!!

[@kingjsolomon]

I use tea tree oil regularly for hygiene purposes but never thought it could cure something on my eyelids. Thank you Dr!

[@colingoede5705]

You are one of the best educational health care providers out there !! Thank you for your efforts.

[@krc5210]

I was diagnosed with Demodex Blepharitis and had initially eyelash scrubs. When that was not helping that much my doctor prescribed xDemfy. That did clear most of the problem but it has come back so I haven't found a solution yet. I'm going to try two of your suggestions here. TY for the informative video.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you for sharing. I hope you are able to find a solution and some of those remedies help.

[@mimi18888]

Tto foam saved my life. (Naviblef ) Closed eyes massagging eyelids and eyelashes for 60-80 seconds let sit then rinse. Twice a day for 2 months. Cured my blepharitis, helped with dry eyes and mgd. I keep using it now once a day letting sit 1 minute. Its perfect for long period of use because tto is only 0,002 good even for children

[@zorica-zorazemun8003]

CASTOR OIL

[@davidh7924]

Thanks for this helpful video. I thought I had a fungus in my eyes since I would get all of these symptoms almost every morning when I wake up.

[@elainehiggins9679]

I find washing across eyelash base with 1/4 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in luke warm water cleans so well and in fact is required before surgery e.g. cataract.

[@deborahbarges5035]

Thank you!

[@silversoulawakening9195]

organic castor oil works for my family.

[@johnwarren9993]

Congratulations Bini!

[@oldandtiredshouldberetired3436]

Thank you. Ive been blaming the tap water on my chronic eye lid infections. Gross.

[@user-sx9pr7iz5c]

OK this is making my eyelids itch just watching this. How about a blow torch?

[@katttmandoo]

Because the movie hostel shows us what happens with a blow torch…. It’s not pretty…..

[@jgriffin282]

My optometrist gave me some Hypochlorous Acid. I just spray it on after washing my face and rub along my eyelashes. Eyes seem nice and clear and clean.

[@colleenshea2293]

Being human is hard !!!!!!!!!!!

[@H4me7215]

Amen!

[@mimi18888]

Tto foam saved my life. (Naviblef ) Closed eyes massagging eyelids and eyelashes for 60-80 seconds let sit then rinse. Twice a day for 2 months. Cured my blepharitis, helped with dry eyes and mgd. I keep using it now once a day letting sit 1 minute. Its perfect for long period of use because tto is only 0,002 good even for children

[@hezmydaddyo2722]

If you’ve ever read Angela’s Ashes (Frank McCourt) he constantly mentioned his horribly red, swollen, and miserable eyes. I wonder if this was the his problem.

[@deborahbarges5035]

If something is that bad, there's probably more than one cause. so this probably could be one of them. Plus allergies. Plus maybe a bacterial infection. Plus maybe smog or soot in air, if it's that bad.

[@christinaburney5935]

Can you mix a manuka honey wash with a drop of tea tree oil on a rotating scrub brush as long as you wet the brush and your face well to dilute that tea tree oil? Or should I put the drop of oil in a small bowl of water and dip the brush in it?

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Cool. Watching from the PHILIPPINES.

[@amitisshahbanu5642]

They don't like light. Get up from sleep, wash your face immediately with soap and warm water, and dry. I keep cheap cotton washcloths to use for this.

[@philipwalker8045]

No mention of castor oil?

[@jakec5618]

Do you know if one could just get a quality tea tree oil and dilute it somehow and make their own wipes ? Not sure what strength they'd need to be tho. Thanks.

[@sjdenning1]

Tea tree lid scrub, wipes and coconut oil for moisture.

[@bryanp8010]

I had that crap for years. I started using a tiny shaving comb to scrape it off and it went away on its own. Can’t let it build up. That stuff gets itchy too. I thought it was just eyelid dandruff

[@TonyG-iu4td]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@isobelmiddleton6353]

I would rather not know, thank you very much

[@cherylmccafferty2547]

Right! I could have gone the rest of my life, not knowing about these! Now I just get the hebbie geevies!!!

[@akula9713]

People with a lot of them have more issues, usually too many is caused by leaky gut. University of Belfast did a paper on it.

[@joannleger]

Thank you so much for posting this video Dr. Eye! I am 52 and have been suffering from dry eye and foreign objects in my eyes for few years. When I went to my new eye Dr. at the end of the visit she said btw, you have mites, very short no explanation, so thank you for the detailed explanation! Now my question: do I need to stop using makeup during my treatment? Do I need to throw away the eye makeup I have?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Great question! I should have put that in the video. 👉I usually tell my patients to avoid makeup and throw away makeup during the demodex treatment. I believe demodex can survive for hours in makeup.

[@eileenvandernoot3867]

Yes, I threw away all my makeup and cleaned my brushes really well. Also, you need to buy new makeup that is “clean”. Meaning it is not made with parabens and fragrance. Merit is a very clean makeup at Sephora!

[@joannleger]

I’ll do that, thank you, both for your replies ❤

[@hannesclaassen]

I swipe my cheeks with eucalyptus essential oil or Vicks which creates natural tears and blink 10 times x 2 usually in the morning and night or as much as required. Feels like it alleviates any sandy or discomfort in my eyes

[@cdfaulk]

Great video, thanks

[@raymondst.jacques2030]

Dic. What about vigorous washing eye lids with soap. and what about closing eye and let the direct sunlight burn them off. ???????? THANKS for this video.

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

What about Boric Acid Solution? That is what was used for sticky gooey eyes for a morning eye wash on farms and ranches where I come from... you would dampen a cloth in a Boric Acid Solution and wipe the crusty gunk away usually from children's eyes that had the eyecrap in the morning.

[@edl653]

How about to start with washing your eyelids with soap and water a couple times a day?

[@tinamadrid1082]

Can erythromycin gel work for this? I’m wondering if this works cause they prescribe this for styles. Please lemme know what you think. Thx

[@QuantumRift]

You also didn't mention that left untreated, demodex can irreversibly destroy your oil glands in your eyelids.

[@felixaudet5860]

Could screen time and blue light promote the presence of these critters? Thanks for sharing.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Blue light is not associated with an increase of demodex, at least as far as I know. Screen time can be associated with meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eyes with blepharitis... so it could be associated with demodex blepharitis.

[@shanethecolloidalsilverman718]

I use colloidal silver for my blepharitis it works fantastic the best brand I trust is sovereign silver the most pure and smallest particle sizes

[@sr2291]

I bet you do.

[@shanethecolloidalsilverman718]

@@sr2291 what do you do?

[@thatwiseoldbitchchannel]

I use argentyn23 and it works great !

[@peggysmyth6110]

I use Occsoft eye lid cleansing wipes every night.

[@mailill]

I used demodex wipes with components of tea tree oil and some other stuff, but got allergic reaction after a couple of weeks. My eyelids got red and swollen, so I had to stop. I think they were quite mild, though. Got them from an ophthalmologist

[@CIS101]

First time on this channel. Very good.

[@genekelly8467]

Back when paharmacies sold mercuric oxide ointment we had no problems.

[@angelajones197]

I didn't know that people still remember that product,my parents lived by that,it was a part of the medicine cabinets

[@WhammyBamber-wn2jv]

IV been saying this for a long.time.....even at the opticians....but they didn't want to listen and sell me glasses...when I cleanse my eyes my sight is good..after a few days they build up and mess wirh my sight ...

[@jacobruiz7642]

Yeap, all those eyelids that get in your eyes build up behind causing inflamation to press on our lens making it difficult for it to focus.

[@jfitzsimmons4825]

Baby shampoo washes once a week. Antibiotic ointment once a week before bed.

[@user-ef9zt9py5h]

Wow! I been having major issues of my eye lid where my lashes are I’ll have itch that I can’t rid! I’m even went to the eye doctor and they give a sample bottle that only last a week! I get tons of eye matters in my eye I wipe it out and it keeps recurring after each time I wipe eyes! This has been an issue for my entire life from teenage days! Nobody’s knows what to do to help! I’m gonna try to use tea tree oil first then the others later! It’s disturbing that know one has help me I’m now 62 yo now! Every body thinks I have a compulsion with dealing with my eyes!

[@uhlijohn]

I had rosacea for years but it went away months ago for what reason I can't confirm but I have read when first diagnosed that demodex was believed to be the cause of it. There used to be all kinds of hypotheses about what caused rosacea: alcohol, spicy food, you name it. They trotted all of them out.

[@brianmorales3873]

My eye specialist told me I possibly have eye rosecea too been dealing for 3 years and I try to get natural eye drop like honey or something cause I am tired of using steroid which is risk

[@happygardener3990]

Had rosacea for nearly 40 years, none of the much trotted out reasons applied to me until I read about demodex mites. The only treatment I've tried that works long term is ivermectin cream which acts as an insecticide. I'm glad it's getting more acknowledged because years ago my doctor didn't believe rosacea was caused by mites.

[@williamsaltsman6537]

Sometimes I get a pin prick type sudden itch that I can only imagine is from mites. I usually use triple antibiotic ointment on my eye lashes which seem to solve the problem for a long time.

[@r.1599]

If it's ointment, it's probably the thick petroleum jelly that's doing the trick. Antibiotics only kill bacteria, and demodex aren't bacteria. That pin prick sensation could very well be a demodex chomping on your cell cytoplasm.

[@shawnaspring4703]

The plasma pen facial devices also kill mites in the skin

[@MrZygoman]

i alternated from the Tea tree oil you mentioned to Diatomaceous earth at night because I was doing eyebrows and eyes got dusted.

[@taterbug70]

I use bug repellent. They leave right away. The eucalyptus oil kind of bug repellent works best.