Features of treatment of demodectic eyelids

If the eyes get tired all the time, the itch in the eyelids is felt, and after the night you find sticky crusts, then these symptoms point to a disease like demodectic eyelids.Its development is influenced by mites Demodex. These are conditionally pathogenic organisms that can live on the human body, or rather, on the face, while not giving him any unpleasant sensations.

Definition of disease

The main causative agent of this disease is a tickDemodexfollikulorum(or iron).This parasite settles in the hair follicles, as well as in the sebaceous glands of the person. Outside these areas, the mite can not reproduce and does not live long. The most favorable condition for the reproduction of this parasite is the ambient temperature from +30 to +40 degrees. It is for this reason that a burst of demodicosis usually occurs in the summer, and is also noted in patients suffering from any infectious diseases in which the body temperature rises.

Since the size of an adult tick does not exceed, mm, it is impossible to see it with the naked eye.It is only instrumental diagnostics that helps to identify this parasite.

Types and Classifications

Separately classified forms and types of demodicosis are absent.There are only the following stages of the disease:

1. The first is erythematous.It is characterized by such symptoms as changes in the pigmentation of the skin, as a result of which they become a purple hue, the appearance of veins and vascular spiders.
2. The second is papulose-pustular.It is peculiar to the formation of acne, which can merge and form islets.
3. The third is hypertrophic.It is peculiar to the appearance of thickening of the skin due to hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands, the presence of cones and irregularities, due to which the contour of the face changes.

Causes

Since ticks are parasites, their number is regulated by the host-human immunity mechanisms.With a decrease in immunity, formation of demodecosis is quite realistic.

The following factors can influence the reduction of the body's defenses:

• diseases of the nervous system,
• pathology of the vascular system,
• hormonal disbalance,
• metabolic disorders,
• diseases of the digestive tract.

There are external factors provoking demodecosis:

• solar irradiation,
• negative external factors (domestic and professional),
• surgical intervention on the eyes,
• influence of high temperatures.

With an increase in the temperature regime to 30 degrees, parasites are particularly active. So it's possible to influence their reproduction in a hot bath, a prolonged presence in a hot and stuffy room.

Symptoms

Demodekoz is characterized by the following symptoms:

• itching, swelling, peeling of the eyelids;
• hyperemia of the eyelid margin;
• loss of eyelashes;
• discharge from the eye;
• dry eye syndrome;
• fast eye fatigue;
• inflammation on the eyelids.

To prevent the transition of the disease to a chronic stage, it is necessary to proceed to treatment immediately after the detection of symptoms.

Possible complications

A skin mite provoking the development of demodectic can cause other complications.It promotes occurrence of such pathologies:

• Pustular infection.She appears because of the constant trauma of the skin with dirty hands. Such an infection can in turn cause barley, blepharitis and other similar diseases.
• Conjunctivitis and blepharitis.These diseases occur when you get on the mucous membranes of the infection with a constant combing of the eyelids. These diseases can lead to the formation of abscesses, phlegmon and even complete loss of vision.
• Dermatitis, rosacea, skin rash.These diseases occur against the background of skin mite damage. Can lead to the appearance on the skin of pustules, acne, acne. Require compulsory specialized treatment for a dermatologist.

It must be remembered that all presented diseases require qualified treatment. Otherwise they can go into a chronic form.

Diagnostics

To make a diagnosis such as demodicosis, a patient needs to undergo a number of special studies. Among them are:

• General examination by an ophthalmologist or dermatologist (depending on the form of the disease).
• Anamnesis.The presence of this disease in the patient is usually indicated by frequent barley, conjunctivitis, exacerbation of dermatological diseases, including rosacea and acne.
• Laboratory research.This type of diagnosis can be carried out by various methods: by scraping from the skin or by taking cilia for research. The laboratory method makes it possible to obtain data on the causative agent of the disease in just an hour.
• General analyzes.They are taken from the patient in the presence of concomitant diseases, for example, acne, conjunctivitis, blepharitis. May provide for the collection of discharge from the eyes, as well as a blood test if there is a suspicion of a bacterial infection.

Usually, for a diagnosis such as demodicosis, it is enough to take a single examination and receive tests from the patient. In difficult cases, the patient may be assigned laboratory tests in dynamics to verify the correctness of the selected treatment.

Treatment

Medicines

To proceed to drug therapy with demodicosis is possible only after an accurate diagnosis.Until then, use specialized medications to stop this disease is not worth it - this approach to treatment can negatively affect your health.If there is such a disease, both local and general means should be used.Patients with demodicosis are usually prescribed:

• Trichopol. It is a drug in tablets. Take it as follows: for 10 days (if not recommended by your doctor) take the pill three times a day. After this, make a three-day break and again return to the previous dosage of the drug. After that, make another seven days break and repeat the course in a reduced dosage - only two tablets a day.

• Benzyl benzoate. The drug is available in the form of an ointment. It is applied to the face after taking Trichopolum.
• Streptocide. The drug is in tablets. It is used in demodicosis as follows: 2 tablets are crushed into dust, after which the powder obtained is applied to the previously steamed face. Manipulation is carried out once a day, the average term of treatment in this way will be 10 days.
• Pangamate of calcium.The drug is a general action in tablets. Take it three times a day on a pill. The term of treatment will be 20 days.
• Rosamet. A local antimicrobial agent. It is applied to the affected areas of the skin throughout the treatment period.
• Meifle. Another local agent, based on natural ingredients. Apply on face twice a day.
• Manting. A cream that removes ticks and also regenerates the skin. The active ingredients of this remedy are ginseng and allantoin.
• Xin Fumanling.This remedy is applied to the skin three times a day. The term of its application is usually 10 days.

Xin Fumanling

• Xin Fumangling Cosmetics.A local drug that is used after healing from demodicosis to prevent a relapse of the disease. The active components of this product can improve the skin condition. To achieve the desired therapeutic effect, it is used twice a day.

Before taking the above-mentioned local drugs, the patient must make a test for sensitivity to them. Otherwise, they can cause an allergy, which will only worsen the patient's health.

Folk remedies

There are many folk remedies that show high effectiveness in fighting this disease.These include:

• Birch tar.This remedy improves the condition of the skin. It is very simple to apply it: you will need to add the medicine to any face cream that you use regularly and apply it to your skin twice a day.
• Kerosene. This folk remedy allows you to get rid of skin mite in a few days. Apply it as follows: a small amount of the drug is applied to the skin and left for 3 days. After 3 days, apply the mask again. Parasites under the layer of kerosene during this time perish. It should be noted, however, that this drug should be used very carefully - it can only be used by people who do not have irritations and wounds on their face.
• Laundry soap.Apply it also as a face mask. Do it this way: take soap, rub on a grater and dilute with water so that a viscous mass is obtained. This mass is applied to the skin and left for at least an hour. The procedure is repeated for two weeks, which leads to the death of the tick.
• Sulfur ointment.This remedy is mixed with pharmacy birch tar in equal amounts and applied to the skin for one night, and then every day in the morning for half an hour. The duration of treatment with this drug is two weeks.

• Tansy. To use this tool, you should take 20 grams of tansy flowers, pour them with water and boil, then give the resulting mixture half an hour to infuse. After this, the broth should be poured and applied to the eyelids for half an hour. In two weeks, this remedy will completely rid you of ticks.

Remember that folk remedies can not be used without first consulting a doctor. Moreover, they should not be taken in place of the main drug therapy. In this case, they not only will not help you, but they can also seriously harm.

Prevention

To prevent demodexia, the following measures should be taken:

1. Do not use makeup that is infected with demodex.
2. Refuse cosmetics, you can only paint your lips.
3. Clean the coat of pets.
4. Daily change, wash and iron bed linen and towels.
5. Increase the body's defenses to prevent relapse in the future.
6. Therapy is carried out simultaneously and in a complex way.
7. Limit close bodily contact with people until the full recovery.
8. Observe the regime of the day, diet and give up alcohol.
9. Do not allow hypothermia.
10. Avoid stress.

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conclusions

Demodectic is an unpleasant disease, which is accompanied by such symptoms as pain, burning, itching and discharge from the eyes.Treat it immediately after finding a clinical picture.If the process is started, complications can arise, which will be much more difficult to get rid of.