What is demodex mites?
Demodex mites are small ectoparasites that can live in human hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Infestation can cause irritation, which is treated with an eye scrub and wash.
How do members experience demodex mites?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with demodex mites*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for demodex mites*
Who has demodex mites on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 49 |