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Hydrogen peroxide For Demodex Mites in Hair and Scalp

GigiShawn (TN) on 07/05/2026
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I have been battling hair loss and severe scalp issues for the last year, with no help whatsoever from the dermatologist. I self diagnosed myself with demodex after crawling feelings started in my scalp and started taking photos of them. I've tried every oil and trick on the internet, even Ivermectin (my 3rd round) didn't work. The other night I used a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and a cotton ball, sat in a chair and coated my hair and scalp over and over. It not only killed the mites, it cleaned the skelletal debris and buildup they leave on your hair. BUT! A very strange thing happened, if you try this treatment, make sure you protect your face, eyes and mouth with a tea tree oil ointment. The mites ended up in my mouth. There are holes and mites in the mucus area of my mouth and it's so sore I can't eat. I had no idea they would go to your mouth. I am gargling with peroxide, second day, and it's improving. Peroxide is a cheap fix and you don't have to go through the 'die off' stage, because it removes the carcauses.
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Replied by PaintyLiz from Ft Worth TX on 07/08/2026

Fascinating! I do not have any hair loss or scalp issues, but I know I have some sort of mite because my hair is full of 'dust' & there is a sort of waxy build up on the edges of my brush.

I think the dermatitis I have on my hands is also mite-related & started after I used a really lousy (expensive) washing machine for 2 years.

Sometimes it gets really bad. I've started washing my hair with borax & water which is helping (?) but I only wash it 2x a week

I DO NOT WANT THEM IN MY MOUTH! That is rather scary actually

Thank you so much for this info - I will report back!

But I am going to try the peroxide rinse - I would love to get rid of this 'dust' problem

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