In the vast majority of cases, the mites go unobserved, without any adverse symptoms, but in certain cases (usually related to a suppressed immune system, caused by stress or illness) mite populations can dramatically increase, resulting in a condition known as demodicosis or Demodex mite bite, characterised by itching, inflammation and other skin disorders. Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) can also be caused by Demodex mites
Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6 replied with this 12 years ago, 2 minutes later, 30 minutes after the original post[^][v]#482,015
Wait, eyelash mites are actually a thing? Well, I learned something new today.
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@previous (Dodongo !ZQvsveEcD6)
Warning this link is not for the faint of heart
Meta if you have them you have to stop using make up
Patient instructions
Send patients home with specific instructions. They should immediately wash sheets and pillow cases in hot water and dry with the “high” dryer setting and discard their pillows. They should not use makeup for at least 1 week and discard all old makeup. Recommend using tea tree soap on their face and consider tea tree hair shampoo as well. Make an appointment for the patient’s spouse to have an evaluation, as they are frequently also infested.
Ask the patient to purchase a supply of Ocusoft Plus Lid Scrub pads (Cynacon/Ocusoft). They should thoroughly scrub the lash margins, then work the eyelids and eyebrows. Do not rinse.
Allow the solution to dry, then apply a light film of antibiotic/steroid combination ointment over the lashes. In the morning, lids should be scrubbed again and rinsed well. The steroid/antibiotic ointment should be discontinued in a week and substituted with a bland ophthalmic ointment. This regimen should be continued for 3 more weeks (4 weeks total).
As a maintenance regimen, the patient should continue lid scrubs at least twice a week indefinitely. A follow-up appointment should be scheduled for 6 months.
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shut the fuck up syntax
LoL Not thee
Mean ugly topic - Notice we cool here with no ugly photos. After all its post dinner tyme for most here
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splash face with doemestos
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It’s just a wild guess. My eyelids twitch when I’ve had too much caffeine :P