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... in response to New Approaches for Fighting Demodex Mites
  1. cure
    pzl mich pzl mich United States says:
    February 12, 2023 at 9:50 AM

    use Davis Sulfur benz shampoo to open your pores then pour lime sulfur dip over your body.  spray thyme oil over clothes, sheets, pillows, towels etc and use kleen free preformed enzyme cleaner to wash clothes.

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    • Apple Cider Vinegar
      pzl mich pzl mich United States says:
      February 24, 2023 at 1:02 AM

      Apple Cider Vinegar works great!  It is by far the best treatment I have found for my hair and body! When I'm in the shower I have ACV in a spray bottle and I soak my hair and spray my entire body. Wait for 10 minutes, rinse.  It kills all forms of the mite including the eggs.  I did that twice a day for 5 days, once a day for 10 days, then every other day for only 5 minutes.  It is very drying so I use Moo Goo MSM cream on my face and body.  I have long hair so after I rinse I turn my head upside down and put conditioner only on the hair, not the scalp--rinse it.  I've easily spent a thousand dollars and the cure was quite simple. Also, I bought a 32oz bottle of permethrin and I put 1oz in each load of laundry so I didn't reinfect myself.  Cedarwood oil is awesome sprayed on my mattress and around my bed,  it kills the little bastards and the house smells great! Also, vacuum everyday. Also, I am taking neem capsules, MSM capsules, and NAC as a little insurance. I rarely feel a bug and I am immunosuppressed and taking steroids. Hope this helps someone! Peace!

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      • mites
        Niko Prentice Niko Prentice United States says:
        July 18, 2023 at 3:38 AM

        i was prescribed spinosad and it bought the eggs to surface

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      • How to apply/spray Cedarwood Oil
        Tee Irish Tee Irish Australia says:
        September 9, 2023 at 4:15 PM

        Did you mix the Cedarwood oil with anything before spraying?
        Did you spray bedding more than once?

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      • Permethrin/Cedarwood
        Estella Cruz Estella Cruz United States says:
        October 25, 2023 at 9:24 PM

        Did you order permethrin, what percentage or did you buy it at local store, Cedarwood, did you buy at a local store

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      • pzl mich on mites
        R S R S United States says:
        March 4, 2024 at 8:25 PM

        Thank you. I intuitively went for the ACV, stopped the itching immediately. But I still wondered. The shower spray is a great idea. I have MSM an Nac. I have pure cedar wood oil, but should get the laundry grade. Also premethrin. Just ordered that.

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        • mites
          P L P L United States says:
          June 11, 2024 at 6:48 PM

          I know there are many brands, but Biosilk applied a couple of times a day seemed to work. Can't remember where I read it, but totally safe, and it worked. Told a friend when she got swimmers itch from freshwater. Worked for her too.

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      • Yes, a great help. I have active demodex mites but doctors, dermatologist, pastor, friends and family want to put my condition down as a sensation.
        Deleen Whitaker Deleen Whitaker United Kingdom says:
        June 11, 2024 at 5:57 PM

        Will definitely try the apple cider vinegar for my hair and body.  Permethrin also as all my clothes are infested. Thank you

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        • insult to injury
          Davina Butler Hill Davina Butler Hill United States says:
          November 2, 2024 at 6:42 PM

          Girl, it is even worse than having them ~ TO HAVE THEM AND NOBODY BELIEVE YOU. I felt your comment in my soul. I just stare at them and say, So you think I'd act this way? Almost poor insecticide directly on me because nothing else is working? And you really believe I would behave in such a way just for the hell of it???? WTF?? I DON'T WISH THIS ON ANYBODY, BUT SOMETIMES I WISH MY HUSBAND WOULD GET IT JUST SO HE UNDERSTANDS. ~Sending Love~

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          • You are so right!
            B Morton B Morton United States says:
            August 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM

            My husband and I both have had issues for 3 years now.  One Dr. suggested we go to a psychiatrist because he thought it was all in our heads.  Finally, an ophthalmologist who had them himself has been treating us with metronidazole cream and eyedrops (Xdemvy) and they are much better.  This was after going to 4 dermatologist and two other specialty doctors.

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          • omg same here- 11 months and STILL cannot find anything that helps. I spend
            courtney a courtney a United States says:
            October 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

            omg same here- 11 months and STILL cannot find anything that helps. I spend all of my free time searching for SOMETHING I have not tried... to make matters worse-- dr think i have a pshych problem and my HUSBAND thinks i am crazy in the head b/c they only effect ME!! (Female, 48yrs old). MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have NEVER dealt with anything so detrimental to every single facet of my life, from physical, mental, sleep, time consuming, shame, questioning, countless prayers, cleansing, washing, bathing, heating, freezing, etc. etc. etc. I lost track! I spend 1/2 a day just CLEANING my freaking Mite "arseonol"! what the H*LL?!?!

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