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... in response to New Approaches for Fighting Demodex Mites
  1. Heat does kill them
    Helen Taylor Helen Taylor United Kingdom says:
    April 20, 2023 at 10:54 AM

    Eye masks that you heat up - at least to 30 Deg C, will kill the little blighters.  Dry eye now when I wake up, so can't use monthly contacts any more.  I use eye drops to ease my eyes when I wake up - why can't you get eye drops that kill them too?  I'm in the UK, we have stricter rules on what you can sell, with regards to cures for things with no research and official approval, than the USA, I think.  

    Can't use a sauna, have MS and heat makes it worse ....

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    • I am in UK as well. Is there anything over the counter meds You have found
      Hyp3r CUBE Hyp3r CUBE United Kingdom says:
      April 22, 2023 at 1:32 PM

      I am in UK as well. Is there anything over the counter meds You have found helpful? Pluss did anyone noticed any demodox activities in "lower parts" like pins and needles sensation?

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      • Yep, I am in Australia, and have itching in the "lower parts". This all started a couple of months ago, and has been driving me crazy.
        Maree Portlock Maree Portlock Australia says:
        May 26, 2024 at 6:26 AM

        You name it I am getting itching everywhere.. Scalp, eyelashes crusty, Lady parts, outer and inner, oh my god, started with redness on my arm, but that went, and then itching all over, so was racing off to travel away with job, went to an easy to acess med centre, and pushed Dr to give me some cream or something, plus a blood test for allergy and he gave me a referral to a dermatologist all on my instistence, they have no clue sometimes. He said, you have no rash.. omg, as I was rushing I had no time to show him the minute scratching bites, and of course you can't SEE the blasted minute things unless a microscope.. Now going back for blood test results, of course Drs hate you to show them stuff you have found off the bleeding internet don't they.. and I now KNOWs its this freakin' Dimidicosis ..Husband and I grabbed some tea tree oil, and now reading through all the comments have some ammunition about what to do next with the bedding, hair washing etc. Thank goodness. What a palava.. lol
        Good luck everyone. You are not alone at least. We can fight the little blighters. Stay strong in the battle.

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