PARASITES On Face TRIGGER Eye Rash?! (Demodex Mites + Blepharitis)

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If you struggle with eyelid inflammation (aka. blepharitis), crusty eyes in the AM, or ocular rosacea, you might have an overgrowth of Demodex mites!

Demodex mites are a common, naturally-occurring commensal skin parasite that live, feed, poop, and die on your skin and on eyelashes and eyebrow hairs.

While that may sound (really) gross, they are usually not an issue…unless the Demodex mites overgrow.

Eyelid inflammation, irritated eyes, crustiness on your lashes in the morning, and eye discomfort are signs of Demodex mites overgrowth.

My guest today is sharing a ton of tips to help prevent Demodex mites overgrowth, as well as Demodex mites treatment options like eyelid washes, natural remedies, and much more!

Dr. Carly Rose is a returning guest to the show. She is a distinguished optometrist who earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Kentucky University. She pursued her optometry studies in Chicago and completed a year-long residency at the Cincinnati VAMC Eye Clinic.

LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Follow Dr. Rose on Instagram -   / doctorrosetalks  
• Follow Dr. Rose on TikTok -   / doctorrose  
• Find Dr. Rose online - https://www.eyecareonthesquare.com/
• Healthy Skin Show ep. 285: Got Dry, Irritated, Red Eyes? Sneaky Triggers You Wouldn't Think Of w/ Dr. Carly Rose - https://www.skinterrupt.com/285
• Healthy Skin Show 210: How Steroid Creams Impact Your Eyes w/ Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler - https://www.skinterrupt.com/210
• Healthy Skin Show 201: Before You Put Anything Around Your Eyes…w/ Rachael Pontillo - https://www.skinterrupt.com/201
• Healthy Skin Show 276: Dupixent Eye Side Effects: What's Going On? {RESEARCH} w/ Dr. Roselie Achten - https://www.skinterrupt.com/276
• Demodex Blepharitis: A Comprehensive Review of the Disease, Current Management, and Emerging Therapies (RESEARCH) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction
01:29 What is blepharitis (eyelid inflammation)?
04:42 What are Demodex mites?
05:57 What causes Demodex mites overgrowth?
10:15 Who is at risk for developing Demodex mite overgrowth on face?
11:46 How to get checked for Demodex mites overgrowth
14:12 How to treat Demodex mite overgrowth (conventional + natural remedies)
19:52 Why you should AVOID tea tree oil home remedy for Demodex mite overgrowth around the eyes
23:42 Prevention tips for Demodex mite overgrowth
27:23 Final thoughts

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ABOUT JENNIFER FUGO, MS, CNS:
Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering women who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. Because she’s overcome a long history of gut issues and eczema, Jennifer has empathy and insight to help her clients discover missing pieces and create doable integrative plans.

She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, and is the host of the Healthy Skin Show.

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