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Demodex Mite #shorts

9 May 2023 · 1 min

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Dermatologist Shereene Idriss explains that Demodex mites become nearly universal as you age. She recommends applying benzoyl peroxide like Penoxyl to your face for five minutes a few times a week to reduce irritation and pustules.

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By the time we turn 70 years old.

Benzoyl peroxide (example: Penoxyl). Apply to the face, let sit for about five minutes, a couple of times per week.

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Demodex mites is not something to be grossed out about. By the time we all turn 70 years old, a hundred percent of us have demodex mites living on our skin. Approximately 80%. By the time we're like 55, 60, and 60 in our mid-30s or so, I'm pretty sure he has a couple of mites on his face. So how do you treat it? Benzoyl peroxide? Believe it or not. Get penoxyl. Let it sit on your face for five minutes. Do this a couple of times a week and you will see that you'll feel less irritated and get less pustules overall.