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Anyone else dealing with Demodex Mites? What helps?

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@shirley8225

After joining this group, I bought a bottle of TeaTree Oil. I make all my own serums, and so tweaked the eczema formula to add it. I only have them on my scalp and forearms, and ZERO HELP from anyone! I've even had blue light therapy on my arms. My dermatologist recommended Selsun Blue after all these years (years!) of asking what to do. I read the post about using mayonnaise! I started at the full moon, and then every Wednesday after I have applied a mix of mayo and tea tree oil...I diluted with distilled water (but why not 99% alcohol!) and with a large 'animal' syringe I applied it in a grid pattern. Had some left, so applied to forearms (also an unsolved issue). Massaged it in, wrapped scalp with shower cap and towel, (for heat) and wrapped arms with plastic wrap and put on a warm base layer shirt...Wore it for half a day. Relief!! My forearms are clear for the first time in years, I can wear short sleeved shirts this summer. My scalp no longer itches. Has no scaley flakes. Oh, I also bought Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo like someone recommended, and added more tea tree oil to the bottle. I even use it the shampoo as body wash!
I followed the advice: wear no clothes like t-shirts and nightgowns twice...and I change my pillowcase every morning.
I'm going to get the Premo products mentioned.

I'm not even bothering with doctors anymore, other than a wellcare appointment annually. Age 78.

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Hello, Shirley8225 ,
I didn't see a post about mayonnaise or a reference to a full moon. Please give the date of that post. Is it on this site? I thought I'd read all of everything on both of the Mayo Clinic Demodex topic postings. Also , I would appreciate having your recipe with measurements used for your serum that worked. Sounds amazing.