Demodex Shampoo for Treatment of Scalp Demodicosis, 6 Ounce

This shampoo is helping me -- a lo!I've had an itchy scalp for years, and rosacea, too. Nothing I've tried has helped; it just kept getting worse and worse.The other day, I read an article (http://jonbarron.org/article/mites-and-rosacea#.VTlRj5MapOY) that talked about studies that have shown that many rosacea sufferers have an overgrowth of the microscopic skin mites that nearly all of us have on our skin. The article recommended trying this soap: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VTZZUA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and mentioned shampoo, too, for the overgrowth of mites on the scalp.I was a bit hesitant, since so many other products had failed to help me. But the article was written by Jon Barron, an alternative health researcher whose work I trust, so I decide to go forward. I ordered two bars of the soap, one for in the shower and one for my bathroom sink. I also ordered this shampoo, which claims to control these microscopic skin mites on the scalp.I've been using both of these these products for three days now. This is day four. I use the soap twice a day, once in the morning when I shower, and again when I wash my face just before I go to bed. I use the shampoo every day, when I shower. I'm following all directions as closely as I can, leaving the products on for a few minutes, etc.I noticed a difference immediately. Within a day or two, my scalp had stopped itching and had lost whatever those little bumps were that were making it itch! The soap is working too: The rosacea on my face is at least 33% improved. I still can't believe my eyes, when I look in the mirror.I would never say that either the shampoo or the soap are lovely products, but I was looking for something that works, and they do!And don't get discouraged! The first day or two, the shampoo hardly foamed up at all and left my hair feeling dry and heavy, like there was still soap in my hair. However, yesterday was much better. Perhaps the shampoo was removing residue from my previous hair-care products? I don't know, but this shampoo is foaming now, and my hair feels clean and more "normal" again.By the way, a little of this shampoo goes a long way, so I'm feeling more comfortable about the high price tag. But then, I'd have paid most anything for a product that worked, considering all the money I've wasted on products that don't!Like other reviewers have noted, the shampoo has a weird fragrance, kind of earthy and medicinal, but the scent is not all that strong or all that bad. And it's true that the smell doesn't linger.Also, I'm trying to be very careful about recontamination, so I'm changing my pillowcase every evening, before I go to bed.The improvement in how comfortable my scalp feels has been remarkable, especially in such a short time. The soap is working wonders on the rosacea, too. After all these years, these are the first products I've tried that have made any difference at all.I'm so happy that any negatives pale in comparison to the effectiveness. I was looking for products that work, and these are working great-- so five stars it is!

This shampoo works very well to restore control over the demodex mite. Some commenters complain that this product does not cure the problem or completely rid one of the mite. The mites live on us naturally, you will never completely get rid of them. You can get them under control and be fine for a long time. Stress, illness and a weakened immune system are some of the things that can cause an overgrowth as your system can’t keep them in check.Most doctors are not educated about demodex mites leading to several products that don’t work. I thought I had scalp acne, as I do have cystic acne on my face, and the bumps on my head felt like the ones I sometimes get on my face. Several doctors told me it was probably some sort of fungus (I let my hair air dry so they likened it to a scalp that was wet for too long) and to use Selsun Blue shampoo. The medicated shampoos seemed to help for a few days before the problem was activated again. The bumps were painful & itchy and there was just itchiness all over. I got tired of the problem and started looking online to see what could be causing the problem. It’s embarrassing to scratch your scalp all the time.This is when I learned about demodex of the scalp and what overgrowth can do. I tried this shampoo, I used it daily for 2 weeks and could tell after the first use that it was working. I then used it twice weekly to keep things in check. When my bottle was empty, I didn’t order more. I would use any shampoo that I liked in between. Tea tree oil is helpful, so I mixed a few drops in a bottle of Scalpacin solution to distribute the tea tree oil and to dilute it. I used the salicylic acid formula as it helps to keep old cells from staying around…demodex mites like them. A clean scalp is also a deterrent for them. I recently reordered this shampoo as I needed something more than the tea tree oil. The directions say to lather, rinse after several minutes & repeat. I found this to be wasteful of the expensive shampoo. I wash with whatever shampoo to clean, then I apply the Demodex shampoo so it can do its job. I do this first thing in the shower so as to give it plenty of time to work. Then I rinse, and condition as normal – I’m careful not to get conditioner or styling products on my scalp. The first time I used their products, I bought shampoo, conditioner & face cleaner. I just need the shampoo and I use the extra suds to spread onto my face and neck and it works just as well. No need to buy 3 products. The shampoo does not have a horrible smell to it and it will go away as your hair dries.

This product along with sulfur bar soap was very effective after 3-4 uses. I would give 5 stars, however the bottle was only 3/4 full when it arrived. It was pricey.I had been suffering for almost 2 years a rash on the back of my neck. That itched mostly at night. I was miserable and two doctors including a dermatologist treated me with expensive steroids for dermatitis. What a joke. I obviously had skin mites bc this product eradicated the problem literally in less than a week and after one shampoo and conditioner immediately felt relief from excruciating itching. Thank you for carrying this product.

During washing, I can mainly only smell the tea tree oil, which I don’t mind at all. It doesn’t lather well, so if you have thick hair, you will have to use quite a bit to coat your scalp. With the price point and small bottle size, that’s a bummer. After drying, my hair feels soft and looks shiny. Although, I can’t get over the lingering smell of sulfur that follows after my hair dries. It’s not too bad and partner tells me that it smells fine, but it’s definitely there for a few days..