⚠️ CRITICAL MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This is a personal testimonial, NOT professional medical advice.
• ALWAYS consult healthcare professionals before attempting any treatments
• Some methods involve potentially hazardous chemicals
• Never self-diagnose - seek proper medical evaluation
• Individual results may vary significantly
Biting Mites Treatment: Personal Experience Report
Personal Account: One family's 10-month journey and the protocol they used to eliminate invisible biting mites. This represents one individual's experience and should not replace professional medical consultation.
💊 Medical Treatments (Require Doctor Consultation)
🏥 Permethrin Cream
Personal Report: Seemed to help keep mites off temporarily but sometimes made them "more aggressive."
Safety Warning: User reported toxic effects from overuse. Never exceed prescribed frequency. Seek immediate medical help if experiencing adverse reactions.
Used to help remove children from environment temporarily while treating the home.
💉 Ivermectin
Personal Report: Weekly use showed "big difference" according to user.
Medical Note: User suggests telling doctor it's "considered first line of defense for sarcoptic mites."
⚠️ Prescription medication - requires medical evaluation and monitoring.
🧪 Chemical Treatments (Use with Extreme Caution)
⚠️ CHEMICAL SAFETY WARNINGS
- • Requires proper respiratory protection
- • Can cause serious health problems if misused
- • May damage surfaces and belongings
- • Ensure proper ventilation
- • Keep away from children and pets
🧽 Windex (Glass Cleaner)
Personal Report: Used extensively throughout home, cars, and work areas.
Safety Requirements:
- • Must use pesticide-grade respirator
- • Test on inconspicuous areas first
- • Avoid mixing with bleach (toxic fumes)
- • Don't drive while wearing mask
Applied to: ceilings, walls, floors, cars, work areas
🧂 Borax (20 Mule Team)
Personal Report: Sprinkled in carpets, used in mopping, added to shoes and laundry.
⚠️ DANGER: Borax can cause serious health problems, including death. Extremely toxic to pets, especially cats.
Note: User reported it made hardwood floors "look terrible"
🚿 Personal Care & Hygiene
🦷 Listerine (Original)
Personal Report: Sprayed on body in shower to help rinse off mites and reduce crawling sensation.
Method: Used in spray bottle during shower, followed by Windex on shower floor afterward.
User theory: May disrupt pheromone communication
🧴 DIY MSM Cream
Personal Recipe:
- • 1 part MSM powder
- • 12 parts hand cream
- • 1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil
- • Microwave 15 seconds, stir
Bird Owner Warning: Tea tree oil can cause paralysis in birds - avoid use around pets.
🥗 Lifestyle & Immune Support
🍯 Sugar Elimination
User reported "big improvement" after 2-3 days of stopping sugar intake. Suggests candida diet.
💪 Immune Support
Focus on sleep, vitamins, exercise. User noted immunosuppressed family member had more difficulty.
🧠 Mental Health
Emphasized importance of support groups, reducing stress, avoiding isolation and depression.
🧹 Environmental Cleaning Protocol
👕 Laundry Protocol
Process:
- • Bag dirty clothes in sealed trash bags
- • Wash with bleach + detergent + borax
- • Avoid dropping clothes from height
- • Daily washing of all bedding
Important Notes:
- • 2-hour drying didn't kill mites
- • Mites breed in dirty clothes
- • Dispose of bags quickly
- • Never reuse trash bags
🛏️ Bedding Management
- • Dust mite mattress covers: Zippered, sealed encasements
- • Regular spraying: Windex application several times daily
- • Bed placement: Pull away from walls
- • Alternative option: Some may need air mattresses temporarily
❌ What Didn't Work (According to This User)
- ✗ Enzyme cleaners and peppermint sprays
Cost $95 with no results for this family
- ✗ Online scabies and lice medicines
No specific details provided
- ✗ Ammonia
"Results were not half as good as Windex"
🤝 Support Resources (Mentioned by User)
The user emphasized the importance of finding support groups and not isolating:
Discussion Groups Referenced:
- • Topix.com health forums (scabies section)
- • BirdMites.org discussion groups
"Isolation is a big problem with these mites which leads to depression. You need to talk about issues with others don't keep it inside."
⏰ Timeline & Realistic Expectations
Total Duration: 10 months
Family of 5 experienced mites for over 9 months total
Key Messages from User:
- • "This is a long fight and there were no silver bullets"
- • "Healing will come but it is a slow process"
- • "Don't get discouraged"
- • "There is no magic pill"
⚠️ FINAL IMPORTANT REMINDERS
This is ONE person's experience - not medical advice or a guaranteed treatment protocol.
Many treatments involve potentially dangerous chemicals that require proper safety equipment and precautions.
Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before attempting any treatment.
Individual results will vary significantly - what worked for one family may not work for others.
Proper diagnosis is essential - ensure you're treating the correct condition.