Over population of Demodex mites (microscopic skin bugs) can trigger the Loss of eyelashes and eyebrows. If you start to experience intense eyelash itching, burning and eye irritation, it is time to call the doctor and check your eyelashes for demodex. The only way to stop the itch, prevent and avoid the loss of eyelashes is to kill the ocular mites.
Regardless of skin type (dry skin, normal etc.) these bugs find distinct area on human body (usually, near biggest sebaceous glands) and stay deep inside hair follicles. In small numbers, the Ocular demodex (eyelash and/or eyebrows bugs) are harmless. Our immune system controls the mites population, preventing demodicosis - when demodex bugs start to multiply without control, causing eyelash itching, burning and skin irritation.
Although small number of eyebrow bugs can not cause major health problems, the symptoms and signs mentioned above needs to be addressed to your doctor. Loss of eyelashes can be prevented with topical eye lotion and cream along with healthy diet.
Eye Lash Mites
