Hi, I'm battling Demodex going on 3 1/2 years now. First, you are not crazy! I had similar reactions except my boyfriend was present when 2 Demodex fell from my hair onto my bed and the capturing and photo session that I Google Lensed. Most Doctors will try and play it off like "huh Demodex?" Or , "yeah we all have them your Immune system must be really low cause your white blood cells should keep them in check". "There's nothing wrong with this boys scalp, let him grow out his hair!" Second...Ivermectin, Permethrin, Metronidazole and most of the other topical ointments are Livestock medication adapted for humans. Most of the ointments/creams etc., have ingredients that Demodex eat. They don't only eat Sebum, they eat Blood (they are from the same family as Ticks and Fleas) and probably a lot more of our "bodily fluids". Third...they have Exoskeletons that they can retreat into for up to 5 hours. So it isn't true that they don't need oxygen, not really anyway. When in the Exo., they don't. They can also withstand extremely high temperature. They are not indistructable. Diatomaceous Earth is great if not a little messy. Rub it all over yourself, it's a fine powder that helps break down the exoskeleton, once that's done they are easier to kill. You can mix it with TT, Peppermint, Clove, Lemongrass (or any other oil that Demodex doesn't like) into a paste rub it where you want and wrap with Saran wrap or anything else you can think of before bed. Shower in the morning of course. Wash ALL your clothes, bedding, bath towels and washcloths separately in hot water if possible using a dryer is best cause of its high heat but line drying is what lots of us can afford. I shoot down my shower with Clorox after every shower and am constantly wiping up, sweeping and mopping. I also spray bleach or other like Lysol, DEP etc before I sweep. They get everywhere, never forget that they burrow...into practically anything! They live longer then 3 weeks and have 5 stages... egg, pulpa, nymph, and 2 adult stages I guess 1 been pre adult. They supposedly only come out to mate...male and female or just males? Not sure. TT oil doesn't work for everyone like everything else you have to try it and see what works best for you. They love warm damp environments so cooler dry arid temperatures are best Air conditioning is an asset, they are not fond of cold. I've done a lot of trial and error, my bugs are mostly on my head and forehead, left eyebrow and eyelid. Don't get me wrong, they are everywhere...just more concentrated in those areas. Most importantly, Demodex is a Quadrillion Dollar money maker for more then just Big Pharma...think of your favorite department store and the aisles dedicated to Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosaceae, Dermatitis etc., whole aisles full of lotions, creams, powders, soaps, shampoo/conditioner and more not to mention medication, right? Bucku Bucks! We know it's directly linked to Demodex. Ocular Degenerative Disease they found is also linked to Demodex. BUT, more and more of us are speaking out and demanding answers and that's great! Is it enough! I don't know. I do know that my very own Dr told me he no longer help me with my skin problems and prescribing me medication like Ivermectin. Wow...ok. Like everything else in life, there is good and bad and money and greed can make a lot of good people turn bad. I believe it's part of my purpose, to expose Demodex for what it is. I wish you godspeed in your battles with them, fight fiercely an never surrender. If you have faith, pray....God answers in his time tho. Try not to let it consume you, life is outside. Don't wear hats if in warmer climates. Sorry there is just so much. God Bless