Aloe vera stopped my Demodex blepharitis. Try it it's easy.
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ALOEEYE: A solution for my 60 plus year acceptance and defiance of Demodex blepharitis infestation of my eyelashes. For 60 years I have suffered with this daily frustration. I had tried all, and nothing had worked. Until Aloe.
25 weeks ago while cleaning a fresh aloe vera, Aloe blepharitis, I applied a small piece of the freshly cut leaf to my eyes, as well as my face and hands. I knew that aloe has properties that are beneficial to ones skin. I said maybe, why not, it's one of many, blah blah, and said this may work to minimize the Demodex blepharitis that was been my longest frenemy. The next morning on awakening and doing my daily ritual of eye attack, I noticed less crumble. Odd. I did not think of the results for the rest of the day. The same day I prepared another Aloe to drink and again used the skins still containing gel to bathe my eyes and face and hands letting the gel dry in place. There was no irritation from the Aloe gel that was left on the skin or eyes.
The next morning on initiating my daily eye ritual I noticed virtually no eye crumble.
This time I said maybe the Aloe is responsible. I said this with an assurance as NOTHING HAD WORKED in the past. So.
This third day I did the same with a freshly cut leaf that had drained of it's latex, the yellow liquid that flows so freely from the leaf when cut for several hours. NOTE, the latex is an irritant and a laxitive so be aware. My eyes, face and hands were once again bathed in Aloe gel.
The next morning it was conclusive that the Aloe had vanished the mites. Even less than the virtually no mites of the previous morning.
For 25 weeks now I have been applying the gel some days on some days off but consistently over 80% of the days Aloe was used. I would even apply the gel 3 to 5 days a day from the skins of the cut aloe. To date, 4 Oct 2017, no irritation of eyes, face or hands. AND NO MITES.
NO Eye Crumble.
Will this work on all I do not know. I do know it worked and continues to work for me.
Hope this helps many.
PAZ from Chiapaz, Mexico
UPDATE
Today, 4 October 2017. I am still free of Demodex blepharitis. I have reduced my application of the Aloe gel to two to three times a week.
Today I also began a test of the effectiveness of the Aloe in threating Demodex blepharitis on my twin sons, aged 5 years 9 months. I will apply the gel three times a day for one week. I will take photos of the eyelashes each day. I took a photo today before the first application. PAZ
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denise95455 cis06398
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CJ14me-- cis06398
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Aloha
I just went to my eye doctor a couple days ago and was diagnosed with Blefaritis. The eye lid wipes the wanted to sell me were $30. I called around and found them for $3 - $10 different brands. I already had aloe vera gel and figured it is natural so I gave it a shot. Aloe Vera is both antifungul and antibacterial. I put a little on my finger and brushed it on my eye lids by the lashes and oh my gosh it felt so good. I didn't itch it felt very calming. I did it again this morning before the gym. After my work out at the gym I took a shower and washed my face with Ketaconizol Shampoo (which is by prescription and for the entire body) and it felt good also. I didn't have the aloe vera gel at the gym. If you don't have insurance and have little money do the Aleo Vera it works for a lot of things.
sandra22518 cis06398
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OMG! Thank you for your post!
I tried it last night and today and no crawly feeling! I will keep using the aloe vera - So much better for my skin than what Ive been using. Cliradex wipes were the only thing that gave me relief but it was harsh on some areas of my skin and really burned if I got it in my eye.. plus $40 for a 12-20 day supply. Ive had this for a year already, cant wear makeup, and was beginning to wonder if they were becoming tea tree resistant.
SO in detail for those scared to try it:
for $1.99 i got this aloe vera plant (I read it has to be a live plant, not a tube of gel). I cut about an inch of leaf, let it sit an hour propped up to drain the yellow stuff on a paper towel, then sliced it open to make a flat piece which I wiped all over my clean face, then brows, then eyelids/lashes. Then I went back with my finger and rubbed the aloe across the base of my lower eyelashes and my upper eyelashes being careful to also get the corners of each eye but avoiding getting it in my eyes.
It starts out slimey but dries and is invisible on your skin - hard to get out with your finger but easy to use like a cleansing pad.. pulls a little in places while it dries but thats fine if it works and when you rinse it off, your actual skin isnt pulled. Im guessing after about 8 -10 hrs you should wash your face and reapply.
I felt stuff on my face later in the day after about 10 hours and brushed off what I assume were dead or dying demodex with a paper towel. My skin looks better already but I know itll take time and more aloe vera.
I had also gotten them in my sinuses but I have been using a double strength saline rinse in my sinuses once a day and that has taken care of most of it. I did put aloe vera in the bottom of my nostrils too.
Other notes just in case: - dont wash your face in the shower or theyll spread over your body. instead, wash your face in the sink with a soapy washcloth (I use tea tree shampoo) and dry it before you get in the shower. shower with a brush or washcloth to keep your body's pores clear. I also wash pillow cases, sheets and towels daily.
esaxe25 cis06398
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did you have dry eyes from blepharitis?
sandra22518 esaxe25
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not severe - an opthomologist prescribed azicite drops and moistening eye drops but I havent used them ongoing.
When I girst had blepheritis on my eyelids and didnt know what from, I found i could pretty much wipe it off with a cotton pad soaked in kroger eye wash - maybe a little gentle circular scrubbing. The eye wash contains a tiny amount of boric acid which is also anti bacterial.
That may have kept the dry eye from getting too bad until I knew what was wrong and got a more targeted treatment going.
wakeupscreaming cis06398
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Hi,
I've had blepharitis for years.
I've been told I have posterior blepharitis, which is inflammation closest to your eye, as opposed to the outer rim of the eyelid, where Demodex would be in the eyelashes, etc. So I don't believe I have demodex mites at all. I've been looked at by 3 ophthalmologists -- and looking through their slitlamps, they would have told me I have them, if I had them.
For several years i've been dealing with tearing (attributed to dry eye syndrome) and blepharitis. To the extent where I will have tears coming down my face from my right eye. I'm not crying! It's my so-called "dry eye syndrome" (which I believe is wrongly diagnosed).
Out of nowhere, I decided to put a little aloe vera on my eyelids 2 days ago in the morning after my shower. It's not something I typically do.
And I noticed that my right eye didn't tear profusely AT ALL as it usually does all day long. Usually I will have tearing, and my eyelids will feel heavy and gunky after a while, and I'll have to visit the washroom to wash my face every couple of hours to make them feel "normal" for a bit, until it starts up again.
I tried the aloe vera again this morning, and shockingly, I didn't have the profuse tearing today either. And I didn't feel the need to wash my face every couple of hours to get rid of the heavy-eyelid feeling!
Then I did an internet search on "aloe vera and blepharitis", and sure enough, I saw posts like this, and was a little shocked and surprised. Why didn't anyone tell me??!!
What I believe I have, is some type of bacteria that is causing the problem. I had no problems with my eye until I moved in with a roommate years ago, and it all started with an eye-infection, and i've been dealing with eye-problems ever since.
I have had swabs of the eye done for bacteria, and they have never found anything except "typical" bacteria.
My doctor told me that the bacteria I have are typical bacteria that 20% of the population have -- so there wasn't anything to worry about.
But I've read somethings about this: For example, one type of bacteria called "Staphylococcus aureus" has over 50+ different kinds of strains. One strain could be completely harmless, another strain could immediately cause a calazion on your eyelid -- even though it's the exact same type of bacteria -- it's genetics are different.
And when a doctor swabs your eye to do a bacteria culture to send off to the laboratory, the test results only show which kinds of bacteria might be infecting you -- they do not show the different STRAINS of bacteria.
Therefore, you'll never know what's causing the problem. And the doctors might just dismiss your concerns.
This is why I think blepharitis is still a "mystery", because technology has not yet caught up to the problems. They need to be able to genetically identify the different strains of bacteria. And I'm a believer that blepharitis, at least posterior bleph, is caused by mystery bacteria -- and it's completely contagious.
I've noticed over the years more than 40 people around me come down with eye-infections or conjunctivitis, or complaints of tearing eyes, or burning eyes -- when they had no problems with their eyes before. I'm seeing a contagious disease specialist in less than a month -- hopefully they will be able to help.
esaxe25 wakeupscreaming
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when you loved in with your room mate did you notice anything about the enviroment ? such as dust or mold?
eyehealth wakeupscreaming
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I also believe it is from bacteria. Mine started from using unpackaged false lash and glue that may have been dusty. Has the aloe cured your situation, please update. I'm very curious to know and hope to get rid of this.
nohealani01249 cis06398
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Hi. I'm suffering from the same thing as well. I'm curious if you wash the Aloe Vera gel off after time or let it sit overnight? congrats on finding a cure for yourself!!
arleen73981 cis06398
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good evening, your article is a God send! Ive suffered with Demodex blepharitis for four years now, I also have them all over my body. Full body infestation, has been agonizing. I took pictures of my whole process, I have them still but the density is much smaller. My dermatologist give me Ketoconazole shampoo 2%, and ketoconazole cream 2%. Doesn't kill them, the shampoo flushes them out of the pour, however the eggs stay. Its a literal race to kill all the babies. life span is two weeks from hatching to adulthood, very aggressive creatures. I'm trying the fresh aloe vera. My dermatologist has never seen anything like this! only on the face and eyes, rosacea, eczema, acne, dermatitis, and a few others. all caused by demodex mites. Well I've used tea tree oil, peppermint oil, lemongrass oil, lavender oil, coconut oil castor oil. All work well for prevention. I will add ALOE VERA TO MY ARSENAL !!! I have a small population left ... my God I will never be the same!!! The is a product I used as well UNGEX, but its too expensive. Ill do the natural way.
Thank you!! for sharing
hopeful!