There are a lot of treatments for Demodex mites, and due to the nature of humanity, some will work for one person and not the other. For this reason there are a lot of various treatments that you can try, either one at a time or together.
There are oral antibiotics such as tetracycline and minocycline which sometimes are all the body needs to start healing and fighting back. On other occasions a person may experience side effects, and with prolonged use without effect will actually start to feed the mites. After 3-4 months with little improvements, the mites may begin to convert the antibodies into food to help swell their numbers.
There are also creams for application to the area, known as metronidazole. The topical creams corticosteroids are often contraindicated (best not used) especially the fluorinated ones because even though they will at first have a positive effect, it is widely believed that their prolonged use actually leads to rosacea.
Oils such as Neem Oil and Lemon Grass Oil are often preferred by some people due to the fact that they are a softer treatment. They create an inhospitable environment for the mites whilst at the same time help the skin to heal, so that the there is less food available for the mites. The oil can penetrate deep into the sufferers skin and has no side affects. This is also good because a sufferer can use it as often as they like without ill effect.
The other treatments for Demodex mites are things such as antibacterial washes, oral antibiotics, topical creams, light pulse therapy, isotretinoin and other photodynamic therapy treatments. One must consider other treatments before moving to such extreme measures. Trying things like soaps, cleansers, body washes and shampoos with anti Demodex agents may have a better effect. Also things such as improving a sufferers immune system, and a change in their hygiene routine may help. This involves things such as changing their bed sheets and (especially) pillow cases frequently.
Another possible treatment may be a sulfur cream or a twice per day sulfur wash, then followed by antibacterial or anti-mite cream afterwards. This is a rather aggressive form of treatment and other forms should be tried first before going to these measures. The skin often reacts to such a barrage of treatment by flaking, which creates more food for the mites. The sulfur does help knock a few of the mites from your pores, but the then dried skin makes life a little easier for the mites left behind. Combinations of sulfur washes and creams should really only be tried after you have tried a few less aggressive methods first.
Azelaic acid (Finacea gel 15%) is another treatment that works for some people, but again is an aggressive treatment that will damage the skin, and during the period of healing is all the next wave of mites needs to re-form their stronghold on the face. The acid however can help control the swelling, but is best used in conjunction with other treatments.
The daily anti demodex therapy will not be complete without a nutrient-rich diet. Vitamin C, known as ascorbic acid, help to promote healthy skin and strengthen the immune system. Most people know how important vitamin C can be for strengthening immunity. In case of demodicosis, where immune system of your skin is weak, use of natural anti demodex products is more sufficient than use of chemicals. Products with antibiotics and other chemicals suppress the immune system and should be used as preventative measure - to stop the infection caused by demodex mites.
DEMODEX CONTROL is aLL natural anti-demodex cream. It contains sulfur with herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals. When applied on to your skin, the active ingredients are deeply absorbed into the skin pores killing the mites. The vitamins and minerals restore the skin's immune system suppressed by demodex. Oils and herbal extracts promote healthier looking skin and prevent demodex from returning.
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