Treatment of demodicosis on the face of a person

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. Moreover, more often an infectious disease is observed in women, less common on the face in men. If there are signs of the disease, the dermatologist prescribes treatment for demodecosis on the face.

Causes and symptoms

Demodex - acne tick, provoking the development of a pathological process. A person can be affected by two species of ticks from the genus Demodex: folliculorum and brevis (ciliary mite).

The parasite lives in the sebaceous glands and ducts in the eyelid, in the hair follicles. It differs in a meager size (up to 0.3 mm), as a result of which it is impossible to consider it without a microscope. The secret that the sebaceous glands produce is the food for the parasite.

The tick provoking the development of the pathological process is conditionally pathogenic, since it can live on the skin of a healthy person, coexisting peacefully for a long time. In the presence of certain conditions, it is activated, causing an infectious lesion of the skin. Infection of the skin of the face and eyelids can be caused by:

• the presence of chronic diseases and weakened immunity;
• failure of the endocrine system, as well as prolonged use of hormonal drugs;
• stressful situations and prolonged depression;
• frequent visits to tanning salons;
• smoking and alcohol abuse.

The treatment regimen for demodicosis also depends on the form of the disease. There are two forms of demodicosis on the face:

• Ophthalmic (demodecosis of eyebrows and eyelids) - characterized by redness of the eyeballs, the appearance of edema and inflammation, damage to the eyelids and eyebrow.
• Dermatological - 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 demodicosis of the auricles.

On a note!

Infection is transmitted contact-household way (close hugs with the patient or general use of hygiene items).

Symptoms of demodicosis are expressed as:

• tuberous acne and pustules;
• small rash and rosacea;
• spots of various sizes;
• itching, which is most often manifested in the evening hours;
• loss of eyelashes or the appearance of crusts and scales on them;
• photophobia and painful spasm of the eyelids;
• redness of the eyeballs and lacrimation.

The above signs are evidence that a person has activated acne mite. Below is a photo of demodicosis on the face in women and men.

On a note!

Despite the fact that the mite's life cycle is about 15 days, Demodex multiplies quite quickly and actively.After 2 days, a larva appears from the egg laid by the tick, which after 3 days becomes active and leaves the follicle. After another two days, she turns into a sexually mature individual, which returns to its former place of stay, where it produces new offspring.

Demodex cannot 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 verify the presence of microorganisms

It is impossible to determine the presence and type of the microorganism by external symptoms, and therefore, scraping is done from the affected areas of the skin of the face or several eyelashes. The material is placed on a glass slide and examined under a microscope.

Important!

In order to avoid obtaining false results, before using the scraping, it is necessary to exclude the use of cosmetics, creams and lotions for several days. Should also not be a day test for demodicosis wash face.

Based on the results obtained (if 5 or more adult individuals are found per 1 sq. Cm of the skin area, or eggs and larvae of the parasite are found), the ophthalmologist or dermatologist prescribes treatment. How much pathology is treated depends on the type of parasite.

How to treat demodecosis on the face

Treatment of the 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 skin's protective barriers. The treatment regimen for facial demodicosis includes the following measures.

Hygiene

Compliance with hygiene rules consists not only in the regular replacement of bed linen and towels, which must be subjected to heat treatment after washing. You should wash your face in the morning and evening, as well as before applying the funds prescribed by your doctor for the treatment of demedecosis. To wipe the skin, it is preferable to use paper towels, with which it is enough just to get wet wet skin. It also provides for the use of cleansers that do not irritate the skin. It is unacceptable during this period to visit saunas and tanning salons. When going outside, it is necessary to use sunscreens.

Dietary nutrition system

To prevent facial skin disease from progressing, it is necessary:

1. Follow a dietary system, refusing to consume foods with a lot of animal fats, sugar and salt.
2. Limit should also be the intake of sweet carbonated drinks and packaged foods with chemical additives.
3. To a minimum, the use of flour products and products that can cause an allergic reaction (citrus fruits, honey, milk and eggs) is limited.
4. Chocolate, alcohol, brewer's yeast should also be excluded from the diet.

Using cosmetic procedures

Demodecosis of the skin of the face will be quickly cured if auxiliary therapies are used. These include: mechanical peeling, laser photo coagulation (laser treatment of affected skin areas), cryomassage (using liquid nitrogen) and ozone therapy (using oxygen-ozone mixtures).

Medicines are also needed to treat facial demodicosis.

Medications for demodicosis on the face

Modern treatment of demodicosis involves the use of a whole group of tools:

• antiparasitic and antibiotics;
• sulfur-based ointments and anti-inflammatory drugs;
• antiseptics and antifungal agents.

Permethrin ointment

Permethrin-based insecticidal-acaricidal agent for external use. It inhibits the development and contributes to the death of both larvae and adults. The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the affected area of ​​the skin 1 time per day. Repeated processing is carried out in 1-2 days. The maximum number of applications is up to 5 times.

The composition is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity during pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under 3 years.

Demazole

Cream for eyelid skin care, 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 treating 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

Ophthalmic ointment for the treatment of bacterial diseases, the active substance 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. Side effects in the form of allergic reactions are possible. The use of ointment is not recommended for children, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.

Ichthyolum and Crotamiton medicinal ointments also provide effective treatment. benzyl benzoatethat inhibits the activity of demodex.

Metronidazole

Metronidazole-based antibacterial tablets for the treatment of protozoal diseases are effective against various microorganisms. The drug can not be used for children under 6 years of age and for people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Take 2 tablets 3 times a day for a week.

Important!

When taking the drug, the manifestation of side effects is possible: gastrointestinal disorders, loss of taste, pancreatitis, mycosis.

The similar action of doxycycline capsules.

Tavegil

To relieve the sensations of itching, an antihistamine is used. Take 1 tablet 2 times a day before meals. Allowed for use by children from 6 years. The maximum single dose is 2 tablets.

The analogue of Tavegil is Suprastin or Clemastine.

Detox

The use of Detox, a biologically active supplement, which is prescribed as an immunomodulator, will also quickly cure demodicosis. The active substance is a 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). Medications should be used in accordance with the recommendations of the attending physician.

Folk remedies

It is possible to treat demodecosis in a person on the face at home with the help of alternative recipes, which should be used in combination with medications prescribed by a doctor.

• Herbal decoctions. Lotions from decoction of a string, oak bark, tansy, string, yarrow, mint, plantain contribute to the healing of abscesses on the face. You can apply decoctions and inside according to the instructions. The duration of treatment is 4-6 days.
• Bodyagi. Relieves inflammation and effectively resolves inflammation of the gruel gruel.
• Garlic. Garlic, known for all its antimicrobial properties, will help to cure in this situation. It is enough to apply garlic gruel to the affected areas of the face.
• Tar soap is no less effective in demodicosis. It is necessary to wash it every day before bedtime and in the morning for a month.

Important!

Referring to reviews of the treatment of demodicosis on the face, do not limit yourself to just one folk remedies. It will not be possible to completely get rid of acne ticks without the use of medications.

Reviews

I tried to fight demodicosis with eucalyptus. She made a decoction with which she rubbed her face skin and took it inside. As soon as she quit treatment, the diseased skin condition 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 follow a diet, which I did not do. So there was no result.

Galina, Krasnoyarsk

Well, sulfuric ointment fights such a problem and ointment Yam. Tested by myself. Recommend.

Olga, Saratov