Eyebrow Mites Pictures, Facts, Symptoms and Treatments of Domedex

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  • Facts about eyebrow mites
  • Does everyone have mites on their eyebrows?
  • What are the symptoms of eyebrow mites?
  • How do you treat or get rid of these eyebrow bugs?
  • Tips for dealing with these eyebrow parasites

The first time I heard that about 50% of the world population suffer from eyelash or eyebrow mites, I thought it was a joke. After a few hours of thorough research from some of the authoritative websites online, I realized it was true. The whole idea of there being eyebrow parasites, to be specific mites in eyebrows, eyelashes or in your sebaceous glands is disgusting.

We already did detailed research on what these mites are while were covering on eyelash mites. These two are the same thing. We do not intend to go to the details since you can find details on eyelash mites symptoms and treatment.  For the benefit of those who might not have the time, here is a summary of facts about brow mites, how to treat them as well as some tips that might ensure you keep these eyebrow parasites at bay.

Quick facts about eyebrow mites, what are they?

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If you have never heard about eyebrow or eyelash mites, here are some of the quick facts about this eyebrow parasites.

  • Eyebrow mites, scientifically known as Demodex folliculorum are one of the two mite genera that attack human beings. The other one is Demodex brevis that live in your sebaceous glands.
  • They are microscopic, about a third of a millimeter in length and their bodies are segmented with legs that enable them to crawl to the skin for mating at night before they can get back into your eyebrow follicles.
  • About 25 of these mites can live in one eyebrow follicle and each female mite lays about two dozens of eggs in your eyebrow follicles.
  • Their bodies are covered with scales which they use to attach themselves to your eyebrow hair follicles
  • They feed on sebum as well as skin cells using a pointed mouth like structure and when in a small population, eyebrow mites and humans have s symbiotic relationship where they help in eating the harmful oils that your body produces.

Does everyone have eyebrow mites?

Not everyone has mites in eyebrows but older people, 60 years and above have a higher prevalence with about 80% of them having eyebrow or eyelash mites. The prevalence is lower in children since they do not produce as much sebum as older people.

Furthermore, women who use much makeup tend to suffer from this problem more often as opposed to those who do not wear eye makeup.

Signs of eyebrow mites or symptoms

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To the many people who have the mites on their eyebrows, they tend not to show any signs. However, when you have so many of these mites, especially when you have weak immunity, some signs tend to show. Some of the common signs or symptoms you might notice include the following:

  • You will suffer from skin inflammation, itchiness as well as other skin disorders around your eyebrows
  • You will have an increased prevalence of rosacea on your face. Research has shown that face mites including these mites are one of the many causes rosacea on the face.
  • You might have crusty, reddened, swollen and burning eyelids, a condition known as blepharitis
  • Some people suffer from acne vulgaris because these mites have been found to worsen this condition
  • Eyebrow hair loss

How to treat eyebrow mites or how to get rid of Mites on Eyebrows

Having mites on eyebrows is not life-threatening, however, no one will be happy to learn they actually have mites in eyebrows.  We are going to give you some of the common treatments of these eyebrow bugs.

1. Tea tree oil

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The first and perhaps the most effective way to kill eyebrow mites is by using tea tree oil. Just rub tea tree oil on your eyebrows before you go to bed and within four to six weeks, they will be gone. Furthermore, using face care products that have tea tree oil will be of much help.

Antibiotic ointments

The second option for eyebrow mites treatment is the use of over the counter (OTC) antibiotic ointments. Some of the effective ones include Tobradex and TetraVisc

Eyebrow Mites Control Tips

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In addition to the above treatments, here are some important tips that can ensure you do not get these mites and if you have them, these tips can also ensure you get rid of eyebrow mites easily.

  • Stop using eye makeup – if you are fond of using tons upon tons of makeup, including eyebrow makeup, you need to stop using it at least for the time you are treating these eyebrow human mites.
  • Cleanse your face – Cleansing your face can also be helpful in ensuring you deal with this problem. Go for cleansers that contain tea tree oil especially shampoos as well as any other cleansers.
  • Remove makeup before you sleep: Sleeping with makeup clogs your pores making you more vulnerable to these mites. Ensure you always remove your makeup.
  • Get your pets checked since they could also be hosting Demodex folliculorum.
  • Buy new pillows and bedsheets to ensure you do not get re-infected
  • Get your spouse checked too.

These are some of the quick ways you can fix mites in your eyebrows. If you want a more detailed insight, see eyelash mites symptoms and treatment.