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More Than Skin Deep
Health Conditions Associated with Mite Infestation
Skin Conditions
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Mite allergens can trigger intense flare-ups, especially in children and sensitive adults.
- Rosacea: Mite waste is highly inflammatory and may drive the immune dysfunction associated with rosacea (especially Demodex involvement).
- Acne and Folliculitis: Waste products can clog pores and lead to inflammation and secondary bacterial infection.
- Perioral Dermatitis: Possibly linked to immune responses triggered by mite debris and imbalance on the facial skin.
- Scabies Complications: Secondary reactions to scabies mite waste can cause widespread hypersensitivity reactions and post-scabetic itch.
Respiratory and Allergic Reactions
- Allergic Rhinitis: Inhalation of mite feces and dust can trigger chronic nasal inflammation, sneezing, congestion, and post-nasal drip.
- Asthma: Mite allergens are a well-known trigger for asthma attacks and persistent airway inflammation.
- Chronic Sinusitis: Ongoing exposure to mite waste may contribute to biofilm formation and chronic inflammation in the sinuses.
Neurological and Systemic Symptoms
- Brain Fog and Fatigue: Chronic inflammation and immune activation due to ongoing exposure may contribute to cognitive dysfunction and exhaustion.
- Headaches or Migraines: Immune reactivity to mite proteins and waste can trigger neurovascular inflammation.
- Sleep Disruption: Mite allergens, especially in bedding, can disturb sleep due to itching, coughing, or nasal congestion.
- Neuromotor dysfunction, seizures, speech and learning delays.
Autoimmune and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Individuals with MCAS may be hypersensitive to mite allergens, reacting with histamine and cytokine flares.
- Lupus or Psoriasis Flares: Mite waste may contribute to systemic inflammatory stress in genetically predisposed individuals.
Gut-Skin Axis Imbalance
- Leaky Gut Syndrome: Ongoing exposure to allergens and inflammatory molecules from mite waste may increase systemic inflammation and gut permeability.
- Food Intolerances: Inflammation driven by chronic exposure to environmental triggers like mite waste can worsen food sensitivities.
Why Mite Waste is so Problematic
Mite Waste :
- Contains enzymes and proteins that degrade skin and trigger immune responses.
- May harbor bacteria and fungi, adding infectious burden.
- Tends to accumulate in biofilms, making it hard to remove and persistent.
- Is often under-recognized in traditional dermatology and allergy medicine.