The Demodex Practitioner Program is an educational awareness initiative created to help professionals recognize when Demodex may be relevant in patient concerns such as rosacea-prone skin, ocular irritation, blepharitis-like symptoms, follicular itching. scalp irritation. and chronic skin sensitivity.
Who This Program Is For
This program is for professionals who work with patients experiencing:
Rosacea-prone skin
Ocular rosacea
Blepharitis-like symptoms
Eyelid irritation
Facial redness and sensitivity
Scalp or facial follicular concerns
Chronic itching. bumps, or irritation
Skin barrier disruption
Patients seeking bettor education around Demodex and daily care routines
Practitioner Resource Access
Practitioners will receive access to a professional resource library built from Demodex.net’s educational content and organized for practical use with patients.
Resources may include:
Demodex overview guides
Demodex life cycle summaries
Demodex skin, scalp, and eye education
Demodex vs. rosacea, acne, folliculitis, and blepharitis comparison tools
Patient intake questions
Screening checklists
Symptom and flare trackers
Daily care checklists
Printable patient handouts
Visual reference guides
Patient communication scripts
Curated research summaries
These materials are designed to help practitioners educate patients clearly, recognize common Demodex-related patterns, and support responsible care conversations.
Patient Education Materials
Practitioners may use patient-friendly materials to explain Demodex without confusion. fear, or misinformation.
Patient resources may include:
What is Demodex?
Demodex and Rosacea-Prone Skin
Demodex and Eyelid Irritation
Demodex and Scalp Concerns
Daily Hygiene Checklist
Bedding, towels, makeup, and reinfection prevention
Demodex Symptom Diary
Trigger and Flare Tracker
Clinical Support Tools
The program may also provide simple tools practitioners can use during consultations or patient follow-ups.
Clinical support tools may include:
Demodex screening questionnaire
Patient intake questions
Symptom severity tracker
30-day follow-up tracker
Visual signs checklist
“When Demodex May Be Relevant” checklist
Referral guidance for severe or persistent symptoms
Research & Reference Support
Practitioners may receive curated research summaries and reference and reference materials to help them better understand the relationship between Demodex, rosacea-prone skin, eyelid irritation, follicular concerns, and skin barrier health.
These summaries are intended to make the research easier to understand and easier to explain to patients in a responsible, educational way.
Directory Listing Eligibility
Practitioners accepted into the Demodex Practitioner Program will be listed in the Demodex Practitioner Directory.
The directory is designed to help patients find Demodex-aware professionals who understand the importance of patient education, pattern recognition, daily care guidance, and appropriate referral when needed.
Directory listings may include:
Practitioner name
Credentials
Practice name
Location
Specialty focus
Website or contact link
In-person or virtual availability
How It Works
1
Apply to Program
Submit your basic professional information through the application form.
2
Application Review
Our team reviews your submission and may follow up by email for additional details.
3
Resource Access
Accepted practitioners receive access to educational materials, tools, and practice support resources.
4
Application Review
Eligible practitioners may be considered for inclusion in the Demodex Practitioner Directory.
Important Note
The Demodex Practitioner Program is an educational awareness initiative. It does not replace medical diagnosis. treatment, or professional clinical judgment. Practitioners are responsible for working within their professional scope of practice and referring patients to licensed medical providers when appropriate.
Apply to the Demodex Practitioner Program
Interested in joining the Demodex Practitioner Program and being considered for the Demodex Practitioner Directory?
Submit your information through the application form, and our team will follow up with the next steps.