Scalp itches, Demodex mites on Scalp causing itching

Shampoo that is too aggressive can dry the skin of the head. This will increase the sensation of itching. If your scalp is itchy then use more delicate shampoos and products in your hair, even if you have greasy hair. Use delicate products which do not generate too much foam. Even the conditioner must be lightweight

Seborrheic Dermatitis
It is called as such because it affects the Seborrheic areas of our body, i.e. those with hairs and sebaceous glands (oil glands). These areas involve the scalp, the folds on the sides of the nose and eyebrow arches as well as the ear canal, where it produces an annoying itch. This is often the result of Demodex mite infestations and uncontrolled breeding on the skin.

Skin cycle
In the normal skin-regeneration-cycle, your old cells are rotated from deep within your skin towards the skin surface, which then go about detaching in great quantity and sizes that are still imperceptible to the eye. There are many organic causes of scalp itching, such as unfavourable environmental conditions (pollution, high humidity), improper skin care can cause imbalances that affect the natural reproduction of cells and their rotation, causing the onset of dandruff, itching, infection and Demodex mites.

Demodex mites
These may build little fortifications within your scalp which will cause red and scaly patches, crusts topped with yellowish itchy scabs, severe flaking which leads to itching and scratching which will then cause a “scaling” which is similar to dandruff. Seborrheic Dermatitis may however also be a support framework for complex diseases. You will therefore need to visit a dermatologist to determine the nature of your itching and establish the most appropriate treatment protocol. The Demodex mites that cause Dermatitis may have appeared because you have a dry, flaky or overly oily scalp. Or they may have caused the dry flaky scalp and are now breeding and causing Dermatitis.

Multiple factors
If your itchy scalp is chronic, then the causes may be multi-factorial. It may be due to an inflammatory disease that is caused by multiple concurrent factor such as genetic predisposition, exposure to stress, increased secretion of sebum (oil), the uncontrolled development of micro-organisms such as Demodex mites or yeast on the scalp.

What to Avoid
Violent/aggressive cleaning or mechanical removal of the layer of dandruff. Avoid shampoos with too much detergent (usually indicated by a lot of foam). Avoid the use of lotions containing alcohol unless required by your doctor or dermatologist. Be prepared to treat dermatitis, mites or bacterial infections. If your problem begins to persist then visit a doctor or dermatologist.

What to do
The itching of the scalp is a condition that is rather annoying as the causes may be subtle or numerous (multifactoral). These could include things such as shampoo, poor diet, stress, overworked liver, irritation from dyes or mite infestations. The first thing to do is find the cause of your itchy scalp, through either examining your home/work life, or going to your local doctor or dermatologist. You can use an antifungal shampoo or lotion. There are also many medications or supplements that affect the speed and/or amount of sebaceous secretions. You will need to choose a remedy depending on the prevailing pathogenetic component and severity of the framework, as some people are simply more genetically prone to itchy scalp problems.

Eyelid itching, why my Eyelids are itching

Think of the most sensitive point of your body…….and stop right there!!! I’m talking of the place most sensitive to permanent damage. Namely, your eye!!!

The rule is true for the entire animal kingdom. From the heavily armoured crocodile to the cute hammer head shark. The eye is sensitive and prone to irreparable damage. So you will be saddened to lean that it is a hotbed for Demodex mite breeding. There are 65 species of Demodex skin mite, two of which love the taste of humans.

They are the cause of a whole host of skin conditions, such as dermatitis, rosacea, reddened face skin, acne, itchy eyebrows, itchy eyelids, oily skin, hair loss, cysts, brandy nose and wide pores.

They are known to cause eyelid itching which can lead to blepharitis. The mites responsible are called “Demodex Follicular” which cause the nastiest eyelash disorders and “Demodex Brevis” which causes conjunctivitis through messing up (damaging) the glands around your eyes. There are certain treatments that help, such as tea tree oils used as a scrub in a 50+% solution, or a five percent solution eyelid massage. This may help reduce the inflammation in some people, as well as removing some of the mites too.

The Demodex mites are sometimes the cause of eye lid itching and sometimes the result of eye lid itching.
Cause:
The Demodex mites may dig deep into your eyelash follicles and cause damage which itches. They can also get into your glands within the eye and make them swell up. Then to make matters worse, when they die, they clog up the follicles, pores and glands, cause more swelling and help feed their brothers and sisters. All of which causes discomfort, swelling and itching.

Result:
Sometimes the eye may experience irritation causing itching, or irritation through bacterial or fungal infection. This will cause the eye lid to itch as the infection causes damage. The Demodex mites will be attracted to the damaged skin and “set up shop”, eating, breeding and spreading.

Blepharitis is the name of the condition you may have when the inflammatory process affects the eyelid margins. It is very common and tends to become chronic i.e. prone to relapse. It may cause your eyelids to mis-shape, it may cause a burning sensation, itching or general irritation around the eyelid edges.

The condition known as hyperaemic you will find the edges of the eyelids are reddened, slightly swollen and the eyes are almost red-rimmed and scaly. The scales of skin are often are close to the lashes and appear in very thin films that can be removed easily but are just as easily re-formed. The eyelashes are often stuck together in a morning. Further symptoms of Demodex mites may be an ulcer which affects your eyelid thanks to exposure to the “Staphylococcus Aureus” bacteria. It is characterized by the formation of small abscesses which come about thanks to the damage that Demodex mites cause.

In summary, if your eyelids are itching, then Demodex mites may be either the cause, or the end result.

Human Demodex Symptoms

Demodex mites alone cause no particular problems. Humans and animals alike will have mites on them in great numbers at some point in their lives, but most people and animals are healthy enough to withstand these little attacks. There are occasions however when the mites will set up shop and cause a lot of problems. This will often happen when a person has a lowered immune system through stress or illness, or when a person has some form of damage to their skin, or a mild skin condition. The mites may take advantage of this and use it to multiply in great numbers.

Blepharitis happens when the mites dig their way deep into your eyelash follicles. Your eyelid margins will often swell up and go red. This because the mites have set up shop deep in your eyelash follicles. Your body tries to fight them by tying to flush them out with oil and sweat, however if there are enough mites they will turn this into food and swell their numbers and your eyelids.

If you have a very strong immune system then there have been cases where the body has tried to fight the mites by cutting of blood and fluid to hair follicles. This kills the mites but also your hair, making it drop out.

Itchy and flaky eyelashes often happens if the mites are breeding as quickly as they are eating. They will damage the cells, so it turns to dust, which they then eat. This causes itchy flaky skin around your eyes. In more severe cases this can spread to the face and scalp too.

Your immune system may try to fight the mites by flushing them out with oil, however the mites often adapt and start eating the oil. This then causes acne and cysts which become breeding grounds for bacteria. Sometimes the mites will take advantage of the damage caused by acne bacteria and start breeding too, so as to make the situation worse.

Mites have been linked with Perioral Dermatitis and Pityriasis Folliculorum which is dry, scaly and rough skin. If the mites congregate around one area for long enough then they will cause bleeding just underneath the skin, which the mites eat. This is more commonly known as Rosacea and can be very difficult to get rid of.

Some people will get a slightly red and swollen nose, known as a brandy nose. This often happens with people who have a weaker immune system and thinner blood. This is one of the reasons it happens to older people. The nose often becomes slightly colder than the rest of the face whilst remaining moist, which is just right for the mites to start breeding.

Finally, you may notice that you have wider skin pores if you are suffering from Demodex mites. Quite often in this state the mites are living quite nicely on your skin but are not causing any damage. They are laying eggs and living in your hair follicles, pores and oil glands. When they die their little corpses will clog up your pores and make them wider.

Bugs in Human Hair

Humans, like dogs, can suffer from mange or Demodectic infection. For people owning pets which are suffering from mange, they know the cost and heartache. The same type of tiny insect can affect humans. There are 65 species of Demodex mites, and basically, most animals have their own species; humans have two species. Ours make their home on the skin around our eyes or in our hair follicles.

The myth/idea that dog mites will infect humans is not true. The species of dog or cat mite do not like the taste of us, and will hop off to find a new home if they land on our skin, in the same way that our two human types of mites will hop off the dog if they accidentally land on there.

A dog who suffers from mange loses its fur due because of the Demodex parasitic mites burrowing very deep within their hair follicles. So that their skin may become irregular, flaky and scaly. In a very small amount of cases, the mites can become darker and black which may occur when and if exposed skin goes through a pigmentation change, which makes it look a lot darker than it should. If the mange (mites) is left to its own devices and goes untreated then the animal may come to develop a range of skin infection, with symptoms such as oozing sore and red furless areas that are itchy and painful.

So does this happen to humans too?

If you are one of the unlucky ones…….Yes.

The human form of demodex mites live in your pores, on your skin, in your oil glands and in your hair follicles, however they tend to stay around the face. Demodex mites only like a certain environment, and the problems they cause often happen when they breed in great numbers and start to “create” more hospitable environments for themselves. This will often result in the body fighting back in some way, which is what creates the nasty looking side of Demodectic infestation, and often results in face hair follicles being damaged and falling out. On the face this is not a big deal as it’s often not noticed, but on the head it is very noticeable. The trouble on the head is also the fact that it is harder to treat. On the face a person may use harsher chemicals and creams and be able to wash more thoroughly. On the head, the presence of hair makes regular thorough washing more difficult and the use of harsh chemicals almost impossible, unless the person were willing to shave their head.

Demodex mites don’t usually live in the hair follicles found around the body. Demodex mites prefer to live around the facial area, where the forehead, cheeks, eyes and nose make a hospitable environment. They have been known to spread to the hair follicles on the head and will often cause a lot of problems because of it. The body may fight the infestation by cutting off the blood supply and fluids to the hair follicles. The mites will then have to move somewhere else, but as an end result, the hair follicle will die and the hair will fall out.

How to kill demodex mites on face

Considering the fact that demodex is not contagious as scabies and localized primarily on the face, killing this type of human skin parasite is not that complicated. If you were diagnosed with demodex, the first questions you ask is: How do you kill the mites and which product can do the job faster, better and without any side effects?

If you are at the point of choosing anti demodex treatment, you need to know that there are two types of product available: chemical based and natural or green products. There are many articles written about chemicals and antibiotics. These products can only be used for short period of time 2 - 3 weeks. If your doctor advices to use it longer, make sure to ask about possible side effects such as immunosuppression.

While treating demodex, it is important to keep and maintain strong immune system. After all, our immune system is what keeps demodex mites under control. Antibiotics and other chemical products can suppress the immune system. In other words, extended use of topical and oral products with chemicals help demodex mites to grow.

As an alternative to antibiotics, try to use natural products. Topical cream with neem oil and lemon grass is the most effective and safest way to kill demodex mites on your face. There are products with sulfur available as well. But, when it comes to treatment of demodex mites with sulfur, you have to remember that sulfur dries the skin. By applying cream with sulfur 2 - 3 times a day on your face, the skin gets dried. When it happens, your body start making extra sebum oil. These oils (skin fat basically) is a food for demodex mites. Therefore, sulfur products should be avoided as well.

For the facial skin, cream Demodexin made by Ovante Skin Care is the most effective, topical produt available. It was specifically formulated to kill demodex mites on face. It contains stong blend of most effective, anti demodex oils, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals. When applied on to your skin, the active ingredients are deeply absorbed into the skin pores killing the mites.

Demodex mites often affect the eyes: eyelashes and eyebrows. In order to safely eliminate demodex from the eye area, you can use natural Eyes n Mites lotion. Just like cream Demodexin, the Eyes n Mites natural lotion contains mix of anti demodex oils, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals.

Lash Mites

What is a Lash mite? Why some people have mites in eyelashes and others don't? How mites get into Eyelashes?

Lash Mite is microscopic skin parasite called Demodex. There are many different types of demodex mites but only few can live on human skin. Approximately 90% of people carry the mites. Demodex can be found on any part of human body. However, the facial skin and the scalp are more attractive. The mites like to stay closer to the main source of food. Facial area has biggest sebaceous glands which produce the sebum oil.

When demodex mite finds "home" in eyelashes, it name changes to Lash mite. Generally, demodex mites are called Demodex folliculorim. Name Lash Mite is widely used among people who has these parasites in the Eye Lashes. During the day, lash mites are less active, they stay deep inside the hair follicles of eyelashes, feeding on sebum oil. These parasites are night creatures. This is why, people with increased number of Lash mites feel more eye itching and skin irritation at night and around evening hours. Mites start to crawl out from follicles when it get dark. Crawling of thousands and thousand of microscopic bugs creates unbearable itching of eyelashes.

Why some people have lash mites symptoms and others don't?! Because of the immune system. Fully functioning immune system, plays the most vital role in preventing opportunistic infection. It helps to combat and prevent disease. Generally, Lash mites cause no trouble to humans and most of us don't notice the parasites. Some humans have strong immune system and others don't. People with weak immune system are the once who can get Demodicosis - when demodex (lash Mites) start to multiply without control causing all kind of itching, irritation and other symptoms.

Symptoms of lash demodex can be similar to blepharitis and other eye related problems. If you feel itching, burning and notice inflammation of the eyelids, its best if you see a doctor. A test can show if you have demodex mites.



There are few different products available that can help to stop the lash itching and kill the mites. Some prescription and over the counter demodex products (cream, lotion etc) made with chemicals and antibiotics. If used for long time, chemical products can suppress the immune system of the skin. You should consult with your doctor about possible side effects. Anti Demodex Cream with sulfur is used to treat demodicosis. But sulfur generaly dry the skin. If skin gets dried, your body start producing more sebum oil and feed the mites. The sebum oil is a main source of food for demodex mites. Therefore, make sure your skin does not get dry if using sulfur cream.

Topical products with neem oil and lemon grass oil are most effective and safe to use. Eyes n Mites natural lotion is over the counter product for Eyelash mites. The lotion contains blend od anti demodex oils, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals. When applied on to the eyelashes, the active ingredients are deeply absorbed into the skin pores killing the mites. The vitamins and minerals help to restore the immune system of the skin. Oils and herbal extracts prevent demodex mites from returning. You can find more infrormation on Eys n Mites
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