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DEMODEX
Demodex is a small mite, or parasite that can reside in our hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Demodex is contracted and spread by either direct contact or dust containing eggs.
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Demodex causes symptoms such as: itching, foreign body sensation, redness, crusting, blurry vision, and burning. All of these symptoms can overlap with dry eye disease.
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About 85% of patients with Demodex also have meibomian gland dysfunction.
At-home treatments for demodex include tea tree oil, shampoos, and lid scrubs. For more severe cases, visit us to learn more about Xdemvy and IPL to treat demodex.

Collarettes: a beige, waxy buildup that forms on the eyelid that is a telltale sign for demodex

Demodex Mite