Compositions and methods for treating
Compositions containing about 0.6% to about 20% of tea tree oil are described. Some compositions are in the form of solutions, suspensions, spray, lotions, gels, pastes, medicated sticks, balms, cleansers (including shampoos and soaps), creams, or ointments. Also described are compositions and methods for use in treating ocular Demodex infestations and related conditions using such compositions.
1. A method of treating an ocular Demodex infestation or Demodex -induced blepharitis in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically-effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of:
about 1% up to, but not including, about 20% w/w of terpinen-4-ol as an active agent, provided that the composition does not include tea tree oil; and at least one ophthalmically acceptable excipient.