Eye Mites, symptoms and treatment for human eye mites Demodicosis

Mites on eyelashes called Demodex can be found on the skin of many humans. These skin parasites are so tiny that you will need a microscope to see them. But, even though it is microscopic, the presence of mites in the eyelashes gives people extensive itching especially at night. Therefore, if you have large number of demodex mites on your eyelashes, they will let you know about it with a feeling of itching and skin crawling.

So, what is the reason why some people have the demodex mites in the eyelashes and others don't. Besides use of bad (chemical) cosmetics, eyeshadows, mascara etc., the most common and known reason is our immune system. When it starts to decline, it opens up the gate and gives the green light for the mites to multiply its population without supervision. The supervision by our immune system that is. If left unsupervised, the mites begin to increase population.

But the demodicosis (unsupervised growth of demodex mites) does not start from the eyelashes. Eventhough it is possible that the epicenter of demodicosis was on or near the eyelashes or eyebrows, most likely demodex started to built its colonies somewhere else on facial skin first and then crawled to the eyelashes and eyebrows. Unlike scabies for instance (other skin parasite) who can not stay on facial skin, the demodex mite love it. It feeds on sebum therefore the facial skin with large sebaceous glands is the perfect environment for demodex mites.

If you have demodex in the eyelashes or you think you do, you need to see a doctor. If left without treatment, the eyelash demodex mites can cause permanent loss of eyelashes and other negative side effects.

Skin bugs demodex in eyelids

Bugs on eyelids (demodex) are tiny skin parasites that live in skin pores of the eyelids. This microscopic skin parasite can be found in humans and animals. There are many different species of demodex but only three can survive on human skin. It can be found in different body parts. Eyelids is not exception.

The eyelid bugs live in or near the eye area, it can go inside the skin pores. The size of an adult skin bug just 0.3 mm - 0.4mm. This human parasite have good digestive system, the bug eats sebum oil and cosmetic products that people use on the eyelids. The mites don't like the sun light and active at night. This is why, people with eyelid bugs experience more eye itching and burning during evening hours and at night.

Female eyelid bugs are smaller than males, it can lay eggs deep inside the skin pores of the eyelids. New baby bugs are born in 3-4 days, the old bugs die decomposing in the skin pores. Increased number of demodex requires treatment. If left untreated, these parasites will multiply without control causing infection of the eyelids.

The symptoms of eyelid bugs can resemble to other skin problems. It is important that you see the doctor first. Eyelid bugs are microscopic skin parasites. With simple test, your doctor can tell if you have bugs on the eyelids.

Mites on EyeLashes

The eyelash itching is common. All of us, humans, experience the urge to scratch the eyelashes. Generally, the itch goes away. But what if it doesn't and the eyelash itching bothers you for days and weeks, to the point where the eyes become red and swallen. Could it be just alergic reaction to cosmetics, just regular - seasonal allergy or demodex folliculorum - tiny skin mites?

If the eyelash itch does not go away for days and the symptoms get worst at night, you might want to call your doctor. With simple test, your doctor can tell if you have demodex mites on the eyelashes or it is just alegry. If you don't have the time to wait for the appointment to see the doctor or while waiting for the appointment, there are few signs that can tell if you have eyelash demodex mites.

Besides itching and burning of the eyelashes, the under skin crawling sensation is what people with Eyelash demodex experience the most. The Eye mite don't like the sun light. It is more active at night. Therefore, the itching and crawling sensations are intense at night and evening hours.

There are different ways you can control the mites and treat the Eyelash demodicosis. Keep in mind that chemicals, antibiotics and hormones, if used for long time, can harm your skin. These products should be avoided or used temporarily as preventative measure, to kill the secondary infection which may occur from constant scratching of the eyes and eyelashes.

The eyelashes is not the only place where demodex mites can cause troubles. Often, demodex attacks facial skin though and the scalp. These tiny skin parasites can be found in hair follicles on other body parts as well.

Treating the Eyelash demodex with natural products and boosting the immune system of your skin is the fastest way to get rid of the mites and clear the Eyelashes from demodex.

Eyes n Mites natural lotion is a over the counter product for Eye demodicosis. The lotion contains 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 lotion HERE