Treatment of demodicosis on the face of a person
Content
Demodecosis is a skin pathology caused by a parasite of the genus Demodex. The disease that occurs in the sebaceous glands of humans and other mammals affects the skin, eyelids and eyeballs. And more often an infectious disease occurs in women, less commonly occurs on the face in men. If there are signs of disease, a dermatologist prescribes a treatment for demodicosis on the face.
Causes and symptoms
Demodex - acne mite, provoking the development of the pathological process. A person can be affected by two types of mites from the genus Demodex: folliculorum and brevis (ciliary mite).
The parasite lives in the sebaceous glands and ducts in the area of the eyelid, in the hair follicles. It differs in a scanty size (up to 0.3 mm), as a result of which it is impossible to examine it without a microscope. The secret that sebaceous glands produce is food for the parasite.
The mite provoking the development of the pathological process is conditionally pathogenic, since it can live on the skin of a healthy person, peacefully coexisting for a long time. In the presence of certain conditions, it is activated, causing an infectious lesion of the skin. An infection of the skin of the face and eyelids may be caused by:
- the presence of chronic diseases and weakened immunity;
- failure of the endocrine system, as well as long-term use of hormonal drugs;
- stressful situations and prolonged depression;
- frequent visits to tanning salons;
- abuse of smoking and alcohol.
The form of treatment of demodicosis depends on the form of the disease. There are two forms of demodicosis on the face:
- Ophthalmologic (demodecosis of eyebrows and eyelids) - is characterized by redness of the eyeballs, the appearance of edema and inflammation, a lesion of the eyelids and eyebrows.
- Dermatological - is characterized by damage to the skin of the face: the appearance of redness and peeling, the formation of ulcers on the forehead, cheeks and nose. Often there is even demodekoz auricles.
On a note!
The infection is transmitted by the contact-household method (close embrace with the patient or the general use of hygiene items).
Symptoms of demodicosis is expressed in the form:
- uneven pimples and pustules;
- small rashes and rosacea;
- spots of various sizes;
- itching, which most often occurs in the evening;
- loss of eyelashes or the appearance of crusts and scales on them;
- photophobia and painful eyelid spasm;
- redness of the eyeballs and tearing.
The above symptoms are evidence that a person has acne tick. Below is a photo of demodicosis on the face of women and men.
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Despite the fact that the life cycle of a tick is about 15 days, Demodex reproduces quite quickly and actively. After 2 days, a larva appears from the eggs laid by the tick, which after 3 days becomes active and leaves the follicle. After two more days, she turns into a mature individual, which returns to its former place of residence, where it breeds new offspring.
Demodex can not reproduce outside the human body, but it is adapted to live: in a dry environment - about 2 days, in water - about 3 weeks.
How to make sure that microorganisms are present
It is impossible to determine the presence and type of microorganism by external symptoms, and therefore, scraping from the affected areas of the skin of the face or several eyelashes is done. The material is placed on a glass slide and examined under a microscope.
Important!
In order to avoid getting false results, you should exclude the use of cosmetics, creams and lotions for several days before handing over the scraping. It is also not necessary to wash the face on the day of analysis.
Based on the results obtained (if 5 or more adult individuals are found per 1 square centimeter of the skin cover or parasite eggs and larvae are found), an ophthalmologist or a dermatologist prescribes treatment. How much pathology is treated depends on the type of parasite.
How to treat demodicosis on the face
The treatment of demodex mite on the face consists in the destruction of the infection, the normalization of metabolic and hormonal processes, as well as the functions of the protective barriers of the skin. The treatment regimen for facial demodicosis includes the following measures.
Hygiene
Compliance with the rules of hygiene are not only regular replacement of bed linen and towels, which, after washing, must necessarily be subjected to heat treatment. Wash face should be in the morning and evening, as well as before applying the means prescribed by the doctor for the treatment of Demedekoz. For wiping the skin, it is preferable to use paper towels, which are just enough to wet wet skin. The use of cleansers that do not irritate the skin is also provided. It is unacceptable to visit saunas and solariums during this period.When going outside it is necessary to use sunscreen.
Dietary feeding system
To prevent skin disease from progressing, it is necessary:
- Comply with the dietary system, refusing to consume foods with a large amount of animal fats, sugar and salt.
- Also limit the intake of sugary carbonated drinks and packaged food with chemical additives.
- To a minimum limit the use of flour products and products that can cause an allergic reaction (citrus, honey, milk and eggs).
- Chocolate, alcohol, brewer's yeast should also be excluded from the diet.
Use of cosmetology procedures
Demodecosis of the skin of the face is quickly cured if ancillary therapies are used These include: mechanical peeling, laser photo coagulation (laser treatment of the affected skin areas), cryomassage (using liquid nitrogen) and ozone therapy (using oxygen-ozone mixtures).
Also needed drugs for the treatment of demodicosis on the face.
Drugs from demodicosis on the face
Modern treatment of demodicosis involves the use of a whole group of products:
- antiparasitic and antibiotics;
- sulfur-based ointment and anti-inflammatory agent;
- antiseptics and antifungal agents.
Permethrin Ointment
Insecticidal-acaricidal agent for external use on the basis of permethrin. Interferes with development and promotes death, both larvae, and adult individuals. Ointment is applied with a thin layer to the affected skin 1 time a day. Re-processing is carried out in 1-2 days. The maximum number of applications up to 5 times.
The composition is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity during pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under 3 years.
Demazol
Cream for the skin of the eyelids, which includes olive oil, lanolin, chamomile extract, glycans. Relieves inflammation, swelling and itching of the skin, preventing the appearance of new rashes. The eyelids are treated 1-2 times a day, the skin of the face - twice, after having treated the affected area with tincture of eucalyptus, aralia or calendula. The duration of treatment is 45 days. The use of cream during pregnancy and lactation is unacceptable.
On a note!
Antiparasitic drugs also include: Ornidazole, Ornimed, Dazolik and others.
Erythromycin Ointment
Eye ointment for the treatment of bacterial diseases, the active ingredient in which is erythromycin. The composition is applied up to 5 times a day (depending on the disease). The duration of treatment is not more than 2 weeks. Possible side effects in the form of allergic reactions. The use of ointment is not recommended for children, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.
Effective treatment also provide medicinal ointments Ihtiol and Crotamiton, which inhibits the activity of demodex.
Metronidazole
Antibacterial tablets based on metronidazole, intended for the treatment of protozoal diseases, are effective against various microorganisms. The drug should not be used by children under 6 years of age and people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Take 2 tablets 3 times a day during the week.
Important!
When taking the drug may manifest side effects: gastrointestinal disorders, loss of taste, pancreatitis, mycosis.
A similar effect of Doxycycline capsules.
Tavegil
An anhistamine preparation is used to relieve the sensation of itching. Take 1 tablet 2 times a day before meals. Allowed for use by children from 6 years. The maximum single dose of 2 tablets.
Analogue Tavegila is Suprastin or Clemastin.
Detox
Detox supplement, which is prescribed as an immunomodulator, will also help to quickly cure demodicosis. The active substance is the cat's claw, which contributes to the intoxication of the body and the restoration of immunity. The drug also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Take 1 capsule 2 times a day with meals. Contraindication is the period of pregnancy and lactation.
Important!
Vitamin complexes for this disease are also necessary (Vitrum, Triovit or Selmevit Intensive). Drugs should be used in accordance with the recommendations of the attending physician.
Folk remedies
To treat demodicosis in humans on the face at home can be done with the help of folk recipes, which should be used in conjunction with medicines prescribed by a doctor.
- Herbal decoctions. Healing of ulcers on the face is promoted by lotions from the decoction of the train, oak bark, tansy, train, yarrow, mint, and plantain. It is possible to apply broths and inside according to the instruction. The duration of treatment is 4-6 days.
- Bodyaga Relieves inflammation and effectively resolves inflammation of gruel from bodyaga.
- Garlic. It will help to recover in this situation and garlic, known for all its antimicrobial properties. It is enough to apply garlic gruel to the affected areas of the face.
- No less effective when demodicosis tar soap. It is necessary to wash them every day before going to bed and in the morning for a month.
Important!
Referring to the reviews on the treatment of demodicosis on the face, you should not be limited to only one folk remedy. Get rid of acne mite without the use of drugs will not succeed.
Reviews
I tried to fight demodicosis with eucalyptus. She made a decoction with which she rubbed her face and took it inside. As soon as she left the treatment, the painful condition of the skin returned again. Only the full course of treatment prescribed by the doctor helped to get rid of the infection.
Ekaterina, Khabarovsk
When treating, it is very important to stick to a diet, which I did not do. So there was no result.
Galina, Krasnoyarsk
Sulfuric ointment fights well with this problem. I experienced on myself. Recommend.
Olga, Saratov