It's always good to see what other people are doing, thanks for sharing! I was on chemo three years ago, which is probably why I'm having my problems (per my ophthalmologist).

I'm on Xdemvy for dry-eye and finish up next week and then have cataract surgery on 4/2. The difference in my eyes is amazing and I can actually open them in the morning without drops, but they're not perfect yet (maybe never will be). It could be the Xdemvy that's helping or in combination with everything else I'm doing, especially the Avenova cleansers and their brush. I think their nano-brush is really amazing (not the larger ones) and think it's been as important as anything. I also put an Optase eye mask in the microwave, and since I read that Demodex will come out when it's hot, I already have the Cliradex eye wipes opened for the moment I remove the mask since it has tea tree oil in it (which is why it stings). I also put 100% tea tree oil on my scalp before I wash my hair with the Avenova shampoo and conditioner. I'll look into the Paul Mitchell TTO shampoo - thanks! I've bought three types of eye wipes and Cliradex seems to be the only one with TTO as a main ingredient (4-Terpineol) - in fact it's listed right after water with only five more ingredients following, but the Avenova wipes have fourteen ingredients with TTO listed third from the end. So I'm sticking with Cliradex, even though it's four times more expensive.

I found that by doing a very, very close-up selfie of my eyes and then enlarging it, I can see if there's anything on my lashes and lid margin. It's not as clear as what's shown online, but I could see where there was some 'debris' remaining so I could use the brush again (I found it best to use it before the cleanser in front of a magnified mirror - upper and lower lashes and lid). Your cell phone should be able to look at your scalp, too. I read about it in a PubMed NIH report.

I've gotten into the routine now of changing my pillowcases every day and sheets every 3-4 days and will be happy to start removing the multiple steps I'm taking to keep these critters at bay!!

If you look at the Tarsus website for their Xdemvy drops it has a really helpful (and very creepy) 'video' of how the DX live in our eyelashes and hair follicles. It's something everyone should see so we'll be vigilant the rest of the lives!