DEMODEX MITES ON YOUR SKIN| DR DRAY 

This is my favorite channel because it’s the best video archive of Dermatologic conditions backed by a medical background with practical applications. 29 year old male here!

I sometimes wonder if I had been happier had I not learned about all the things our body is home to...

50 seconds in and my skin starts itching me

Good afternoon Dr. Dray! Last year I tried a new mascara and developed my first stye. I had to get it surgically removed. My optician stated word for word what you mentioned in the video about a healthy eyelid regimen. Now I take better care of not only my eyelids, but all of my skin thanks to your informative advice. Thank you!

OMG thank you so much for educating me! I am so thankful for the content of your videos. They have helped me so much to understand rosacea. 🤗

Great video, thank you! I had blepharitis once it was awful. Mine was from eyelash extensions. I not only had the extensions removed, but also never got the extensions again. I have a great deal of compassion and empathy for people that have to deal with this condition on a regular basis.

Oh, wow. This was really interesting. Thank you for the video. I love to learn and you’re a great teacher.

HYPOCHLOROUS ACID WORKED WONDERS for my daughters Demodex infestation. I’m not using that word lightly either. They were causing constant styes & chalzions on her eyes. Her lashes were falling out and then they caused her to have an awful red rash around her mouth. It would get itchy. I felt so bad for her. She was about 4/5 years old. Her eye dr reccomended the hypochlorous acid it helped so much. We’ve pulled back a lot on her eye hygiene routine and she hardly ever gets styes and no more chalazions. I would spray the hypochlorous acid on a few different cotton balls. One cotton ball per eye. And then one for around her nose and mouth where the rash was. She no longer has the rash and hasn’t gotten any bumps at all since we started using it.

Speaking as an optometrist, I definitely wouldn't recommend using baby shampoo for blepharitis or your eye lids. It strips your eyelids from their necessary oily expulsion. And throws off the tear film composition due to thr mild detergent. There's products that are created for treating demodex or blepharitis. There are products that are made

I was a veterinary technician for 20 years, we had dogs with demodex, my job was to do skin scraps, and look for demodex or scabies mites.....then got my RN, not nearly as fun as working in the veterinary field...to many restrictions ...your vidio just brought back memories of the lab experience while working in the veterinary field. THANK YOU.

Glad to see your subscribers growing! Not feeling well but might be able to comment about my experience later with rosacea. 🎉

Your side ponytail looks so pretty! So shiny and polished. Love it. Why is it so cool learning about something as disturbing as skin mites 😂

Other than being grossed out I was delighted to see you address this. Anecdotally I can confirm the IPL as having a positive effect on my skin. My ophthalmologist, a dry eye goddess, included me in an “off label” trial using IPL. One treatment per month for for three months then every other month for two more treatments.

Thank you for your informative video. I have a small area on my face that has rosacea and I was surprised to learn about these Demodex mites and their bearing on rosacea.

I need those little dudes to pay rent. 🤣

Normally, this would give me nightmares, however... knowing that we all live surrounded by dust mites (of which I am allergic to per testing), I think this was a greatly informative talk. Good job, as always, Dr. Dray! 😀

This couldn't have come at a better time. My skin has been so itchy. It literally feels like tiny mites are roaming my face. And my face is always itchy. And as of late,my eyes have been feeling dryer than usual. Thank you.

Not the most appetizing video, but, Dr Dray is talking skin and I watch 😊 And, since I am someone who has struggled with rosacea, I am really glad I did! Thank you Dr Dray

This is so interesting....thank you Dr. Dray!💕

Thanks Dr Dray I always learn so much ! Have a great Friday

Who knew! You are full of all sorts of helpful and interesting information as well as your fun videos😘😘💕

Thank you for the information have a grate Friday Dr. Dray !!

This is fascinating thanks for creating!

You're looking beautiful Dr. Dray! Have a nice Friday!

Good to know!! Thank you, Dr. Dray!

Agh thumbs up before I can even watch it! I asked you about this topic in relation to Rosacea some time ago.... Looking forward to watching this ASAP! 😊

A demodectic rosacean checking in! Thank you so much for making this one for us! You are very appreciated!!!

This is interesting and thanks for all the helpful and positive videos you create for people. We appreciate it!

Hello, thanks for the video! As a sidenote, I think that a few studies(mostly asian) have also shown that demodex mites are more present on some people with acne too.

This video is so helpful. I now feel empowered not scared.

Lid hygiene wipes have been a godsend for me. My eyelids are crusty in the morning some days and eyelid wipes every morning helps keep it at Bay. Thank you for this video

Mites and conjunctivitis are two reasons I would give my students for not sharing mascara. Even though I was teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology, they would tell me they "bathe real good and don't have no mites" [sic]. When I tried to tell them we all have mites and bacteria as part of our microbiomes, they just wanted to argue and continued to share the mascara and other make up. 💖🌷💄👛

Thank you, Dr. Dray, for this video. I have all the symptoms you have described and I'm going to make an appointment with my dermatologist right away. My immune system is very low and I have noticed changes in my skin and eyelids and have struggled with it for years. Have a great weekend!!!

Thank you for all the great information!

I'm a demodectic rosacean too. Using tea tree oil shampoo on my face has helped me some during flare ups. Thanks for all this info!

Fascinating, in a weird way! Thank you for talking about this. ♥

my dog was just diagnosed with demodex mites (mange) today, and i was super confused on how that happened. this explained a lot, thank you!

Interesting topic Dr Dray thank you, Please would you consider a video on Sebaceous/Pilar Cysts? Many Thanks 🌸

My puppy had demodectic mange when I adopted her. Her vet described it as an auto immune condition just like Dr. Dray. (The puppy had a rough start as a rescue.) She's got an amazing coat now!

This is a very new and informative video.Thanks and Happy Friday

Thank you so much for this helpful info!

Hi dr Dray! Thank you for thus very informative video. Have a great Saturday!

This is fascinating! Thanks for sharing this with us Dr Dray

I was diagnosed in my mid-fifties with acne rosacea. I was actually relieved that my diagnosis wasn’t lupus. My family doctor thought I might scar. It was so severe, he wanted me to splash only water on my face until I could see a dermatologist. Sadly, I had to be on a wait list. Fast forward to my appointment, my dermatologist walks in the room as says, “Acne Rosacea.” She told me most of her rosacea patients are fair and caucasian. She did a scraping and found demodex in excess of what is normal. She asked for me to be patient because it would take a long time to resolve. I took oral minocycline for a long time. I was asked to only use my prescriptions on my face. I washed with Avar (now it is Plexion Cleanser), and I applied Soolantra. I was put on oral steroids, at first, for inflammation. I looked like a monster, and I didn’t leave home (except to see my doctors) for at least three months. I’m almost sixty now, and my skin looks very smooth and clear. I use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser and moisturizer with Shea butter and Niacinamide. Two or three times a week, I still incorporate the topical prescriptions - just to keep things in check. I haven’t needed oral antibiotics for a few years. I kept a photo diary of this rosacea journey, and it’s difficult to look at. When I was younger and in ballet class, we would face the mirror for center work, and I had wondered why I was always red as a beet ...when nobody else was. I thought I just worked harder. I probably have had rosacea all of my life. By learning how to improve my skin barrier (following Dr. Dray’s advice), my skin is in much better condition than before my diagnosis. Sorry for this long story, but it has been quite a journey. If one works diligently, there is hope beyond this beast called rosacea. Oh ~ And never forget your sunscreen! ☀️🌿

I've read great things about you, so I've subscribed & look forward to your content.

Very helpful video. Thank you for addressing blepheritis as well.😊😊

Hi Dr Dray, hope you have a wonderful weekend...see you tomorrow x🤩

Ah, this was the video I needed!! Thank you for the very valuable info. I have yet to find a fully effective eyelid scrub as everything has failed me. I ended up needed mometasone steroid ointment a few times for it by an eye doctor. Yikes, that stuff is strong!! I do in fact have illnesses that effect the immune system. My rosacea & blepharitis are relentless right now and I guess it’s time for a dermatologist visit.

Thank you for this! Can you also do a video on what to look for in finding a good dermatologist?

Hey Dr. Dray!! I was wondering if I should use the Misumi glycolic acid facial cleanser if I have combination and mild acne?!

Accutane was the last resort for my horiffic acne rosacea. Nothing else worked including all of the classic prescriptive remedies. Accutane is not fun to take but after 6 continuous months my skin was clear enough to stop. In 10 years since, I can say it CURED my rosacea. I don't even flush anymore and my skin is perfectly normal without ruddiness or inflammation.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I didn’t quite understand why my dermatologist prescribed Soolantra for me when Finacea & Metronidazole failed. I was on it for several months & I’m happy to say that my rosacea is well under control & I have not needed the Soolantra for almost a year. I am passing on this video to my GP who never understood why I was on it either!

Thanks for a great video.

Yeah Doctorly unecessarily scared me ! But it's nice to know they're mostly friendly

I put off watching this video for a week and also didn’t want to watch it too late in the evening where I might think about it at bedtime. 😄 Thankfully it was not anxiety inducing!

Soolantra is helping my rosacea symptoms tremendously. Thank you for what you do ♡

Very informative!

You've got glass skin going on in your vid. Its fab!

Thankyou for posting this video. Interesting. I just started on minocycline. Praying this works for me. This whole ordeal has made me depressed..Have a nice weekend.

That was really helpful thank you!!

Thank you Dr. Dray

Excellent video!

Thank you so much for this because I take immunosuppressants for lupus and I do have blepharitis along with dry eye. I am using occuhist wipes for the eyes along work olapatidine .2% but I will look into your suggestions as well. I guess I will get cotton rounds and use the baby shampoo mixture to start.

Thank you for the advice.

I want to try the baby shampoo cleanse for my left eye. Despite the ophthalmologist poo poo-Ing my dx of rosacea, I still have discharge and chronic dryness and inflammation. I have learned more from you about rosacea. It’s a shame I paid my Derm so much money for so little help and treatment.

Thank you for this video💕

I am just new to your Chanel and l am trying to keep up with your videos that I just simply love. I am going soon to Portugal and I will have the chance to buy sunscreens for me and my 2 year old daughter. I saw some videos speaking about sunscreens for adults but not for babies. Also if you could make a video about the type of skincare regime for a baby would be great. Thank you !

Was just diagnosed today with demodex folliculorum after months of battling what I believed to be an “allergy” I have a few difficult months ahead but always happy to confirm medical advice with Dr. Dray and know that this too shall pass 😊.

I had demodex out of control for many years it sucked. Dermatologist remedies didn't really help me much. I ended up solving the problem by watching my face every night and applying a mixture of tee tree oil and colloidal silver. during the night demodex have a party in the surface of the skin and when they die inside the skin it causes a reaction (redness). it took a couple of weeks to see improvement it got worse before it improved. that worked for me and i'm not saying it will work for everyone.

Thank you! I think you might have solved my mystery I've suffered, every so often, from irritation involving my eyes. They have, in the past, swollen to were i couldn't see. They tend to be oily and irritated even if not swollen anymore. (I wake some nights with my eyes dry and have to gently rub to bring moisture back) Could this be the mites? And if i am right to treat it. Is there any specific brand of baby shampoo youd recommend?

When the mites even has its own problem (the microorganism thingy) ...i was like, who hasnt 😅😅😅😅

Happy Friday!! Have a blessed weekend 💝

Thanks so much for doing this video! I have both Rosecia and Blepharitus. Now that you say it, I have a couple other inflammatory issues, chronic migraines and allergies. I also have noticed that one inflammatory reaction can trigger another (allergic reaction can cause a migraine...ect). I also have to be on several antihistamines and those perpetuate my dry eyes. I also get "hair follicular pain" when my hair hasn't been washed for a couple days (I have curly and color treated hair, the recommendation is to wash less often). I saw a video of yours saying something about yeast building up, I tried the dandruff shampoo. It's too harsh of a soap for my color treated hair (strips the color). I wonder if it's truly the yeast or the mites like my eyes and face?

Happy friday my dear and fav Doctor! I left you a Twitter :)

Missing your vlogs! Im crossing my fingers for one tomorrow 💕❤️💕

Great video! Would a gentle antiseptic spray help with these mites?

Hi Dr. Dray, this was very interesting. I had no idea about the mites, or that there were multiple species. I have a question/request. I like your skin care routine videos, because they really help break things down. But I would like a video just purely on the do's and don'ts of washing your face. In other words, I would like a searchable video that tells me what I should and should not be doing. I'm an avid watcher/supporter of yours and would sincerely appreciate a dedicated video on this topic. It seems basic (it is, really) but these videos are also quite popular on RU-vid. Thanks for reading.

Very interesting and informative! Thanks! ❤🦠😊

First min into the video and I’m nervous 😂😂

Great video. 3 questions though. Would hair waxing or threading lower the mite population on your skin? What is the démodex feeding on? Could rosacea be a reaction to the mite’s excrement or other by products of its daily bodily functions.

Oh boy I was wondering wondering when you’d get around to this. It’s gross for sure but you make parasites 🦠 sound normal. Thanks Doc

I sooooo needed this....going through it with these darn mites

Thank you sooooo much ❤️

Hello! I recently watched your Krave Beauty Review video, and I had a question about the Great Barrier Relief. When you were testing it out, did you apply it to damp skin like a moisturizer, or to dry skin? Thanks! Love your channel

Hi Dr Dray! I've been following you for awhile now. This doesn't have anything to do with your topic of the day, EW!, but thank you for your videos they are so informative, although I like it better when you share your personal life better. Thanks also for letting me know about the dangers of alcohol on aging skin! Sadly, I had finally found a great body moisturizer that I used on my face by Goldbond 10 hour Max it had hylaraulnic (sp) acid and melatonin and it did have chammomile for fragrance. skin SOAKED it up at night and in the morning it was still there. ANYWAY got to looking at the bottom of the ingredients list is ceta-alcohol !!!! So sad. I'm tempted to use it because it otherwise seemed to be so hydrating. It was almost the LAST ingredient. Doesn't this mean a very small amount used? Maybe just a little needed for drying purposeses? Anyway anyone or young ones who don't mind alcohol this is a great moisturizer IMO.

What about cleansing with certain oils (specifically Mad Hippie Oil Cleansing)? Also, what about using tea tree oil? (For skin that tends toward inflammation, oilyness, but flaky-dry on surface.)

Hey Dr dray, could you do a video on megadosing on pantothenic acid to treat acne?

Sunscreen. Off topic. Could you recommend a safe for the eyelid and eye area sunscreen? I assume should be a mineral base but what delivery system if so?

Hi Doctor. I just found this channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Could my daughter’s cancer that was said to be cystic acne, be caused by mites? She had a chelation and hair and lashes have been falling out too. How do we find out? Thank you

Thank you so much for making this video. This will definitely help us eyelash technicians and awesome to help educate our clients. I’m not sure if I agree with the baby shampoo though there is lots of research being done now a days. So apparently there is a numbing agent that we don’t want to put near our eyes.

Hi! I've been going through some skin and hair issues and was looking to get some information and I found your channel. I'm so glad I did! I love way you explain everything. I'm going to Europe for a vacation and I recently got a lot of acne overnight. I think it could be because of stress but I'm not sure. I have post-acne wounds on my face. No matter how gentle I'm on my skin, acne tend to bleed somehow. They're bleeding and some still have pus in them. I have to go on a vacation in 12 days and I just want to clear my skin of wounds and scabs at least. Can you please tell me some solution? Also, I'm going to Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. Any skincare products you think I can pick up from there (that's not very expensive)? I have combination skin. Thank you ❤

Not sure if anyone watching this demodex video is aware there is now an FDA approved blepharitis treatment from Tarsus Pharmaceuticals called Xdemvy. This video is 4 years old and Xdemvy was recently approved to be prescribed in September 2023. Worth looking into if you are still having demodex issues. Excellent information in this video from Dr Dray!

Thanks. Doc.

Demodex really are good to have around for most people, clearing away skin and sebaceous waste helps us stay clean and healthy. Of course, as with any other part of our microbiome (or body, for that matter), when they cause issues we need ways to manage them.

Love your videos! I think it would be a cool idea if you reviewed those Vogue beauty skin routines of famous people and your thoughts on them!

I am rosacea-prone (according to my dermatologist) and have blepharitis (according to my opthalmologist). Eep.

Struggling with dry eyes, dry scalp, itchy eyes and itchy scalp. All happend after I did eyelash extensions. I was at dermatologist, he told me I have folliculitis, later on I connected the dots. I probably have the demodex. It makes sense because when I bought a shampoo that had menthol, tea tree oil and zinc in it, I felt immidiate relief. On eyes using mostly colloidal silver. It helps but symptoms come back. TIme to get ivermectin.

Very off subject, but wondering what you think of the Ziip facial device or others, hopefully cheaper, which perform the same function?

Cliradex foam, I been using I'm at Peace with it n everything is a quiet moment of nothing happening my scalp is happy since I started using it! 🎉 so far thats it

Dr. Dray, could you talk about the demodex mites on our scalp that cause hair loss, and what is the treatment? Thank you.