Does Baby Shampoo Help Eliminate Demodex Mites?
In this post, we will discuss the effectiveness of baby shampoo in helping remove Demodex mites.
Firstly, let’s briefly review what Demodex mites are.
Demodex mites are microscopic 8-legged parasites that thrive on the sebaceous glands under our hair follicles. In many adults, they are not much of a trouble when a low density is found, but can cause or irritate various skin and hair issues in high populations, including blepharitis, rosacea, acne, hair loss, and many more.
Many of those who suffer from blepharitis may come across the idea of using baby shampoo to help treat and remove Demodex from the eyelashes, but is this claim all that true?
Can Baby Shampoo Wipe Out Demodex Mites and Help Improve Blepharitis?
Perhaps one of the first tips you hear from others when you get Blepharitis is to wash the eyelids with baby shampoo a few times a day.
Blepharitis has different causes; one of the most common is the high number of bacteria on the eyelid, especially on the edge of the eyelashes. It is normal to have a small number of bacteria on the skin; too much bacteria can cause this problem. It is a good idea to use baby shampoo in bacterial Blepharitis, It removes bacteria from the surface of the eyelid and improves inflammation. Using baby shampoo in cases caused by Demodex mite is not a good idea.
In some cases in which blepharitis is resistant towards treatment and is not resolved with antibiotics, it is most likely the case that Demodex mites are causing these symptoms. Demodex blepharitis is the same as bacteria blepharitis, but it may not be treated well enough with baby shampoos or antibiotics.
According to studies, using baby shampoo as an ingredient for anti-Demodex products won’t help eliminate Demodex mites. Even, baby shampoo can’t stimulate Demodex to move out to the skin, and that formaldehyde released from its preservatives can increase eye and skin irritations in some people. [2].
How to Diagnose Blepharitis Related to Demodex Mites?
Blepharitis is two types: Anterior and Posterior. These two differ from one another based of which species of Demodex found in humans is responsible for which: anterior blepharitis is caused by D. folliculorum and posterior blepharitis is caused by D. brevis. People with rosacea may also experience blepharitis, as Demodex mites are commonly known to bring out rosacea in most people.
How to Help Get Rid of Demodex Mites?
Ungex provides a range of treatments comprised of both herbal and natural ingredients that can help eliminate Demodex mites and improve Demodex-related symptoms such as blepharitis, rosacea, acne, hair loss, hair thinning, dandruff, and many more.
Ungex aims to help make your skin and hair Demodex-free and bringing back shine and brightness to your skin. Our treatment range is not only credible for its products, but also for its protocol and care plan that are used in conjunction to overcome Demodex mites and make you regain your confidence.
References:
[1] Gao, Y. Y., et al. “In vitro and in vivo killing of ocular Demodex by tea tree oil.” British journal of ophthalmology 89.11 (2005): 1468-1473.
[2] De Groot, Anton C., et al. “Formaldehyde‐releasers in cosmetics: relationship to formaldehyde contact allergy: Part 1. Characterization, frequency and relevance of sensitization, and frequency of use in cosmetics.” Contact Dermatitis 62.1 (2010): 2-17.
[3] https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/blepharitis