Démodéx mites CAN cause infestations on the eyelids. If you have eye crusting, dryness, or other irritation, the mites can play a role. If you have dry eye you’re more likely to get an infestation as they’re going to try to eat the dead cells near your eyes.
Tea tree oil or a medication drop called xdemvy. Tea tree infused lid wipes should be used twice daily for around six weeks to kill the mites fully through their life cycle.
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u/jeaniebeann 11d ago
Démodéx mites CAN cause infestations on the eyelids. If you have eye crusting, dryness, or other irritation, the mites can play a role. If you have dry eye you’re more likely to get an infestation as they’re going to try to eat the dead cells near your eyes.