The present invention relates to a method for treating a disorder chosen
from ocular Demodex, Demodex-induced blepharitis, rosacea, acne, and
meibomian gland dysfunction in a patient in need thereof, comprising
administering to the patient a composition comprising a therapeutically
effective amount of a substance chosen from at least one of an
isoprenoidal essential oil such as Tea Tree Oil; Terpinen-4-ol;
(+)-Carvone; alpha-Terpineol; Cardinene; d-Carvone; l-Carvone;
gamma-Terpinene; alpha-Terpinene; 1,8-Cineole; alpha-Terpineol;
para-Cimene; alpha-Pinene; Limonene; (R)-(+)-Limonene; alpha-Thugene;
Eucalyptol; (+)-Ledene; Cuminic Aldehyde; and Myrcene; the administration
comprising contacting or scrubbing an affected area of skin or hair, or
eyelid margin and lashes of the patient with the composition; also
disclosed are a method for treating mange and mite infestations on a
mammalian animal; and kits for in-office and at home treatments of the
disorders.