Can Thyme Oil Be an Alternative Treatment for Human Demodicosis?

    April 2022 in “ Research Square (Research Square) ”
    Şerife Akküçük, Kaya OM
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    Studysummary This study found that a 1% concentration of thyme oil was more effective at killing Demodex mites in vitro than higher concentrations of tea tree and sage oils, suggesting thyme oil may have therapeutic potential for ocular demodicosis.
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