Alternative Treatments for Demodex Mites
From: “Rachelle Spearman”
Date: Fri Dec 1, 2000 7:34 pm
Subject: Alternative Treatments for Mites
I tried Annie’s recommendations for treatment of the mites last weekend and I had some very problematic reactions to the treatment. I had an allergic reaction to the spray and the Kwellada lotion gave a breakout that took four days to get under control. The Kwellada shampoo caused a bit of seb. dermatitis but the cream really aggravated it on my face. As a result I have decided to try more natural rememdies for the mites which some people may wish to try as well:
- Take 1 to 4 capsules of Olive Leaf Extract instead of an oal antibiotic. You may wish to take these 5 days on and two days off so that you can take these for an extended period of time. Go slow because it will bring out any latent viruses and kill them off as well (e.g. cold sores).
- Use Tea Tree Oil Soap (Soapworks brand) to cleanse face and body.
- Use Tea Tree Oil Cream (Regime brand) once to twice a day (You could alternate with Regime’s Calendula Cream if using the Tea Tree Oil Cream twice a day is too irritating).
- Shampoo with a Tea Tree Oil Shampoo (Treemenda brand) once a day or another tea tree oil shampoo without alcohol in it.
- When you wash your linens for your bed use 10 drops of tea tree oil in your laundry in addition to your perfume free detergent. (Nature Clean makes an excellent Liquid Laundry Soap available at Bulk Barn stores).
All the brands I have mentioned are perfume free and alcohol free. I am extremely reactive and these are very well tolerated. Remember that not all Olive Leaf Extracts are alike. Get a very good quality brand like Nulife. I have already started this and I will keep you posted how things progress. I have also switched to Tom’s of Maine toothpaste and underarm deoderant to limit the number of chemicals my immune system has to deal with.
Please note that I still take MSM (7 capsules a day),Primal Defense (5 capsules a day) and Natural Factors B12 twice a day for supplements. These are the only ones I tolerate. I am also on a modified version of the Gotschall diet still.
This combination works very well for me.
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7 comments ↓
I just want to thank Rachel for a natural treatment. And i appreciate the brand names as well
don’t use tea tree oil it is poisonous in very small amounts.
Hello,
I suspect I may have demodex (the symptoms seem to fit), but I’m not sure (I’ve been at least diagnosed with rosacea). Brady Barrows (author of “Rosacea 101″) suggests either doing a test yourself (I’d rather not) or getting a biopsy from a dermatologist. Or should I just try ZZ ointment (another recommendation from Barrows) and see what happens? Any suggestions as to what step I should take next? Thanks so much for your help!
-Ann
thank you… i am so itchy and didnyt know why!
Try Neem Oil.
The demodex folliculorum and brevis are present in almost 98% of the population and thrive in warm moist environments. They breed rapidly in immune suppressed environments feeding on skin cells, hormones, the hair bulb and can introduce infection to the follicle cavity.
Although tea tree oil can be effective, it can be very drying, almost like a peel on sensitive skin. Did I mention the stuff smells like camphor?? Sea Buckthorn Oil (SBT) is an incredible Anti- bacterial, fungal, microbial and parasitic essential oil that meets many needs. In chinese studies, it’s shown to kill the mite while healing the skin tissue. I use it for dandruff, seborheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. I’ve added it to my shampoo, as a daily treatment and my moisturize. My little liquid gold for probelm skin.
I’ve been using Sea Buchthorn Oil for the last six years with my Skin Care for the Scalp treatments. Much like the face, the demodex can colonize the scalp causing inflammation, creepy crawly itch and hair loss. SBT oil is a primary tool to use against the parasite. Don’t be put off by it’s orange color. This light oil absorbs nicely into the skin, helping to heal and hydrate. A little goes a long way. Do not waste it by using too much. If used consistantly, SBT oil can be a winning tool in the fight against the demodex and other chronic scalp conditions.
Hi i have all the symtoms. I went to the clinic and the nurse gave me an anti fungal shampoo. It only took away the inflamtion. The itch and crawling is still present. Im also using rosemary oil with olive oil.What else can i use on my scalp and how long does it take to get better?
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