Benzyl benzoate from demodicosis

Information on how to use benzyl benzoate in face demodecosis: its composition, effect and effectiveness, instructions for applying to damaged skin, possible side effects and contraindications, patient reviews.

Demodecosis and its therapy

Demodecosis refers to parasitic diseases of the skin in people, which is characterized by a chronic course and frequent relapses. With damage to the epidermis on the face demodex mites unpleasant clinical signs (redness, acne, ulcers), reflecting in appearance, are possible.

Demodexes settle in the sebaceous glands of the upper layer of the epidermis, causing inflammation and the appearance of inflammation and acne. According to experts, it is their activity that causes small abscesses that are diagnosed as acne.

On a note!

The development and reproduction of ticks is affected by hormonal imbalance in the human body and lowered immunity, some external influences (weather, tanning, etc.).

Demodecosis Treatment, which is possible only with accurate diagnosis and detection of subcutaneous parasites, is a long and unpleasant process. It is very effective to treat demodicosis with benzyl benzoate. However, it is recommended to use the medicine only in combination with other medications, which should be prescribed by a dermatologist after diagnosis: Demodecosis.

Description and composition

Benzyl benzoate - a medicine intended for the treatment of scabies and head lice. It has an antiparasitic effect, penetrating the body of ticks and lice through chitinous cover. The active substance causes paralysis in ticks, which, as they accumulate, leads to their death. Active components do not penetrate into the blood; they have only a local effect on adult parasites and their eggs.

At face demodecosis therapy and the head It is recommended to use benzyl benzoate in the form of:

• ointments 20% - produced in tubes of 25 and 30 g, the cost is about 20-40 rubles;
• emulsion 20% - a homogeneous liquid mass of white color, has a specific smell, packaged in bottles of 50, 100 and 200 ml - the price is in the range of 30-140 rubles.

Benzyl benzoate is sold over the counter.

The main components of a therapeutic agent:

• active substance - phenylmethyl alcohol of benzoic acid (10 or 25%);
• auxiliary - sodium hydroxide, carbopol, nipazole and polysorbate;
• cetylpyridinium chloride - has a bacteriostatic effect and is an antimicrobial preservative.

On a note!

The drug does not have the ability to accumulate in the human epidermis, but directly penetrates the mites. The positive effect of benzyl benzoate from demodicosis becomes noticeable after 7 days of use - the number of pustules on the surface decreases sharply, the inflammatory process stops.

Application rules

Instructions for use of benzyl benzoate ointment:

• the procedure must be carried out several times a day: when using the cream - 3-5 times, emulsions - twice a day;
• pre-clean the skin with a soap solution or antibacterial soap;
• dry the surface by wetting with a soft cloth;
• apply the ointment on the face in problem areas and leave for 30 minutes, when applying the emulsion it must be shaken first;
• then rinse with water;
• apply a light moisturizer.

Important!

When applying the ointment for demodicosis, the point method should be used - the affected areas are carefully treated, trying not to get into healthy areas of the epidermis. It is not recommended to add the product to cosmetic masks or apply it to compresses.

Often immediately after applying the cream there are unpleasant sensations and itching, which occurs due to the response of the skin to the dead parasites and their metabolic products located in its thickness. To reduce itching, the doctor can prescribe antihistamines, as well as ointments with corticosteroids, which well remove unpleasant symptoms.

During the first sessions, the appearance and condition of the skin may worsen: inflammation and the number of abscesses increase. This is due to the fact that benzyl benzoate ointment is able to draw pus from the upper layer of the epidermis to the outside. After a few days, the skin condition begins to improve, and the amount of rash decreases.

The course of therapy is from 7-10 to 21 days, however, its duration depends on many individual factors: the speed of recovery of the epidermis after damage, the presence of foci of inflammation, the intensity of itching, etc.

After completing the course, it is recommended to do a second demodex analysis in the subcutaneous layer. If necessary, the procedure with benzyl benzoate should be repeated a month after 1 course.

On a note!

When applying an ointment with benzyl benzoate, you should ensure that the medicine does not get into the eyes. During the treatment of demodicosis, it is necessary to do a change of bed linen, do not use cosmetics that could have previously been infected with demodexes. Clothes and linen should be washed in hot water and ironed.

Contraindications and possible adverse reactions

Cream or face ointment with benzyl benzoate is contraindicated:

• women during the period of gestation and feeding;
• people with individual sensitivity to the components of the ointment;
• children under 3 years of age.

It is not recommended to leave benzyl benzoate on the skin for longer than half an hour, since allergic reactions, the appearance of severe dry skin and itching are possible.

Side effects can occur in the form of sensations of itching, burning, irritation and allergic reactions.

Recommendations of specialists and patients

Recommendations of doctors and patients who used benzyl benzoate for demodicosis:

• during therapy, you should adhere to dietary nutrition (do not eat fried, spicy and salty, smoked);
• do not drink alcohol;
• during processing use only disposable paper towels to avoid re-infection;
• pillowcases on the pillow change daily;
• you can not sunbathe, take a bath or go to the sauna, because warming procedures can worsen the condition of the skin;
• it is recommended to wash with tar soap or wipe the surface with chlorhexidine (tonics should not be);
• throw away all the cosmetics that were used previously, brushes and makeup products, because they become carriers of infection;
• You can not use a fat cream, which can become a breeding ground for ticks.

Application Reviews

As evidenced by numerous reviews of benzyl benzoate, the ointment acts quite effectively in combination with other drugs prescribed by a dermatologist to cure demodecosis.

I treated my pimples on my face for about 6 months, went to several dermatologists, but only the latter was able to make me the correct diagnosis - demodicosis. The treatment process took almost six months.I ointed with benzyl benzoate ointment every evening for 2 weeks. In parallel, I drank the course of Trichopolum. During the procedure, the first 5 minutes an unpleasant burning sensation is felt, then it is released. The first positive changes appeared only on the 7th day: redness subsided, stopped itching. The application of the ointment had to be carried out in several courses, because demodexes appeared periodically again. And only six months later, the face began to look clean and uninflamed.

Maria, Penza

It was treated with 20% benzyl benzoate ointment, but the doctor recommended that I dilute it in a 1: 1 or 1: 2 ratio with water to reduce the concentration, and smear it overnight. In the early days there was a severe exacerbation - the face was covered with abscesses terribly. However, later improvement began. Now 2 weeks have passed - the number of pimples has noticeably decreased. At the same time I used other drugs (ointment Yam and Rosamet), the latter softens and moisturizes the skin well, and also used folk remedies.

Veronika, Voronezh