Demodex Blepharitis

    December 2011 in “ Ophthalmology
    V. K. Raju, Leela Raju, Ahmed Kheirkhah
    TLDR Tea tree oil shampoo can effectively treat eyelid inflammation caused by Demodex mites.
    The document discussed the importance of considering Demodex folliculorum as a significant cause of blepharitis and its associated morbidity, which was omitted in the original article by Nemet et al. It highlighted that Demodex is the most common ectopic parasite in humans, inhabiting various parts of the body including the eyelids, where it can cause blepharitis. The use of tea tree oil shampoo was suggested as an effective treatment for Demodex blepharitis, potentially reducing the associated morbidity.
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