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Did You Know That We All Have Eyelash Mites?

 

  

You might think that you of course do not have eyelash mites!

But you would be wrong as all of us do have them...

However, there is good news in that for most of us they are not usually a cause for concern.

These eyelash mites known as demodex mites thrive in the facial hair follicles, growing anywhere on the face where hair is present - but especially around the eyelashes.

If you experience itchiness around the eyes, particularly as you wake up, it could be because of eyelash mites.

What are eyelash mites?

Demodex mites are a group of generic parasites that affect the skin with the Demodex folliculorum mostly likely to thrive in the eyelashes. They have a parasitic association with their hosts (mainly mammals - and including dogs, cats, monkeys and of course us humans).

While they only have a short two-week lifespan, it is long enough for them to feed on the bacteria on our skin - and to lay eggs.

They only become a significant source of irritation and discomfort when they begin to reproduce and multiply rapidly.

What causes them to increase rapidly?

  • Lack of proper hygiene or neglecting to wash the eyelash area well when showering.
  • Mascara can be a problem. If not removed correctly or left on the lashes for long periods, the area can provide a breeding ground for eyelash mites as well as germs. 
  • Remember, never share your eyelash brush with someone else. And replace or clean mascara brushes frequently.
  • Furry pets such as dogs and cats also provide ideal breeding conditions (for mites) on their own faces and eyelashes.

How to detect high levels of eyelash mites?

  • Intense itchiness in the eyelashes and the skin around it.
  • Inflammation in the skin surrounding the lashes
  • Alopecia in the eyelashes
  • Swollen skin beneath the eyes
  • Rough skin appearing on the face.