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I believe i have dermadex mites how can i get rid of them?

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Tea tree oil: Demodex mites live in the hair roots of the eyelashes. They will cause deposits to form on the base of the lashes. They can be removed with twice daily application of tea tree oil, which you can get at the pharmacy. This penetrates the root and will kill the parasite.

Answered 11/7/2017

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Why????: Wrong question. Exactly what symptoms prompt this question? Everybody has demodex mites. It is normal. For overgrowth we use ivermectin cream [Soolantra] , or permethrin.

Answered 11/27/2017

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