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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Infestation Of Demodex

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Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Question: I think I have a infestation of demodex,my hair is falling out very easy,and itchy. Also my eyebrows/ eyelashes
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs treatment

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and I understand your concern. I hope you have the evidence to support demedox diagnosis because if not there are thousand of possibilities from hormonal to nutritional to infectious causes that can cause hair loss.

This arachnid leads to demodicosis which presents as

Lid thickening
Scaling of lids
Madarosis (loss of lashes)
Conjunctival inflammation
Meibomian gland dysfunction
Rosacea:
Decreased vision
Slit-lamp findings are as follows:
Collar of tissue around the base of the eyelashes
Follicular distention
Dry eye
Cornea - Superficial corneal vascularization, marginal corneal infiltration, phlyctenule-like lesion, superficial corneal opacity, nodular corneal scar

Try following remedies at home. I am sure it will help.

Use tea tree shampoo on hair and eye lashes every day.
Use tea tree soap or face wash every day.
Apply 5% tea tree oil cream/ointment daily to cover the skin around the lids to prevent mating and reinfestation from the skin around the eye.
Buy new makeup and discard old makeup; do not use makeup for 1 week.
Clean sheets and buy new pillows.
Check spouse; if both have this problem, both need to be treated.
Check pets.
For the first few weeks, use the ointment at night after tea tree shampoo scrubs. If inflammation is present, combination steroid-antibiotic ointments may be applied for one week. This is then replaced with a pure antibiotic ointment or with compounded 10% tea tree ointment.

I hope it helps. Consult your doctor if the problem persists.

Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (9 hours later)
That does help ,tks'some symptoms are like I'm going bald there is things onl my nosetells hair like small sliver grey stuck to the bulb of the hair,my pubic area is itchy and spots on my neck back chest,I keep getting them

And my eyelashes are changing diffrent
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Let's wait and see

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me

Your symptoms are quite likely for demodex and let's see if home remedy helps. Meanwhile get a consult at an earliest convenience with a dermatologist for a better management.

I hope it helps
Take care
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Infestation Of Demodex

Brief Answer: Needs treatment Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and I understand your concern. I hope you have the evidence to support demedox diagnosis because if not there are thousand of possibilities from hormonal to nutritional to infectious causes that can cause hair loss. This arachnid leads to demodicosis which presents as Lid thickening Scaling of lids Madarosis (loss of lashes) Conjunctival inflammation Meibomian gland dysfunction Rosacea: Decreased vision Slit-lamp findings are as follows: Collar of tissue around the base of the eyelashes Follicular distention Dry eye Cornea - Superficial corneal vascularization, marginal corneal infiltration, phlyctenule-like lesion, superficial corneal opacity, nodular corneal scar Try following remedies at home. I am sure it will help. Use tea tree shampoo on hair and eye lashes every day. Use tea tree soap or face wash every day. Apply 5% tea tree oil cream/ointment daily to cover the skin around the lids to prevent mating and reinfestation from the skin around the eye. Buy new makeup and discard old makeup; do not use makeup for 1 week. Clean sheets and buy new pillows. Check spouse; if both have this problem, both need to be treated. Check pets. For the first few weeks, use the ointment at night after tea tree shampoo scrubs. If inflammation is present, combination steroid-antibiotic ointments may be applied for one week. This is then replaced with a pure antibiotic ointment or with compounded 10% tea tree ointment. I hope it helps. Consult your doctor if the problem persists. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards XXXXXXX