Demodex tick on face: photos, symptoms and treatment, causes
Demodex is a parasitic tick that lives inside human hair follicles and animals.
There are more than 60 types of Demodex mites, but the most common are folliculorum and brevis, which live in the sebaceous skin glands and eyelids of people.
The size of the mite is 1/3 millimeter, but, despite the small size, the parasite delivers a lot of trouble. According to statistics, 90% of people are infected with a parasite, but many people do not even know about it.
The tick penetrates deep layers of the skin and sebaceous glands, while absorbing nutrients from the roots, hair and glands. The skin becomes weak, loses elasticity, freshness. There is redness, irritation, itching, pain and a feeling that something is moving under the skin and crawling.
The parasite causes significant harm, as it carries harmful microbes into the body. The tick periodically comes to the surface, captures bacteria that are on the surface of the skin, and brings them into the hair follicles.
To notice the defeat is simple enough, the skin becomes dark gray, dense, acne and acne often appear. There may be dryness and peeling of the skin, or vice versa, the pores expand, and the skin becomes oily. The longer the effect of the tick, the more consequences there are - puffiness, irritation, acne, acne.
Parasites quickly move under the skin, especially at night. Ticks live for several weeks, after which the corpse decomposes in the hair follicle, infecting the body.
It is noticed that demodex affects more often elderly and adult people. Children do not suffer from it, because their skin emits less fat. Diagnose the disease by examining the hair of the eyelash or eyebrow under a microscope.
Many do not know about parasite infestation, because a small number does not cause noticeable changes on the skin and in the body. Why does one parasite not harm one person, and others suffer from it for many years?
It depends on skin condition, protective functions of the body, lifestyle, hygiene.
Causes of infection:
It's not always beneficial for a sauna and a sauna. Intensive sunburn is also a risk factor for the disease. The use of corticosteroids increases the risk of demodex.
When exposed to the tick, the condition of the skin microflora worsens, the chemical composition of sebum deteriorates. The body reacts to the appearance of the parasite by external irritation and redness of the skin.
One of the symptoms of demodicosis on the face is blepharitis, which causes redness and irritation of the eyelids, tearing of the eyes. There is a constant feeling that in the eyes of something is interfering, they are inflamed, the conjunctiva is irritated.
The number of eyelashes is often reduced, they are covered with white particles, which significantly worsens the appearance of a person.
Symptoms of demodex mite:
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As can be seen in the photo, depending on the stage of demodicosis, the symptoms on the face may differ, as well as the methods of treatment.
Before being diagnosed, dermatologists prescribe microscopic examinations. Carefully pulled a cilium or hair from the eyebrows and examined under a microscope. When a demodex mite is found, the doctor prescribes a special treatment.
Means against demodex:
After the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to continue treatment with sulfuric preparations to prevent relapse. It is recommended after the treatment to carry out cosmetic procedures. Make nutritional masks, regularly moisturize the skin with a spray or cream. Along with the ointment containing sulfur, it is necessary to use antimicrobial metronidazole tablets, which enhance the effect of treatment.
Popular methods include kerosene. It is applied to the affected area and is not rinsed for 2-3 days. Kerosene creates a moisture-proof film, under which the mite suffocates. Just the same is often used badyag, which removes inflammation, absorbs seals.
Calendula is used to reduce inflammation. Alcohol solution promotes wound healing and skin recovery after demodectic treatment. You can prepare a decoction of tansy flowers and bury 3-4 times a day for 2-3 drops in each eye. The improvement will be noticeable at 5-6 days after the start of treatment.
It is necessary to adhere to strict hygiene rules, change towels daily, iron pillow cases, disinfect the razor, glasses, and carefully wash personal things that come into contact with the person( scarves, scarves).This is especially important during treatment to prevent infection of other family members.
Never use other people's cosmetics and personal care products. Do not wipe yourself with a towel or a handkerchief. Observe the cleanliness in the room, often wash the bedding and boil the pillowcases.
If you have already transferred the disease, be careful about your health. The slightest malfunction can provoke the resumption of demodicosis.
It is better to start treatment at an early stage, then there will be no complications and you can achieve good results in controlling the parasite. To improve the protective functions of the body, it is necessary to eat well, exercise, walk in the fresh air.
Admission of vitamin complexes in the autumn and winter, the use of fresh fruits and vegetables will help to increase immunity and improve the skin and improve its protective functions.
There are more than 60 types of Demodex mites, but the most common are folliculorum and brevis, which live in the sebaceous skin glands and eyelids of people.
The size of the mite is 1/3 millimeter, but, despite the small size, the parasite delivers a lot of trouble. According to statistics, 90% of people are infected with a parasite, but many people do not even know about it.
The tick penetrates deep layers of the skin and sebaceous glands, while absorbing nutrients from the roots, hair and glands. The skin becomes weak, loses elasticity, freshness. There is redness, irritation, itching, pain and a feeling that something is moving under the skin and crawling.
The parasite causes significant harm, as it carries harmful microbes into the body. The tick periodically comes to the surface, captures bacteria that are on the surface of the skin, and brings them into the hair follicles.
To notice the defeat is simple enough, the skin becomes dark gray, dense, acne and acne often appear. There may be dryness and peeling of the skin, or vice versa, the pores expand, and the skin becomes oily. The longer the effect of the tick, the more consequences there are - puffiness, irritation, acne, acne.
Studies have shown that demodex most often affects the area of the nose, eyebrows and eyelashes. The structure of the tick is such that it allows it to adapt in any part of the body. The tick is covered with scales that help to gain a foothold in the follicle, and the oral device is adapted to absorb cells, fats and hormones.
Parasites quickly move under the skin, especially at night. Ticks live for several weeks, after which the corpse decomposes in the hair follicle, infecting the body.
It is noticed that demodex affects more often elderly and adult people. Children do not suffer from it, because their skin emits less fat. Diagnose the disease by examining the hair of the eyelash or eyebrow under a microscope.
Causes of Demodex
Many do not know about parasite infestation, because a small number does not cause noticeable changes on the skin and in the body. Why does one parasite not harm one person, and others suffer from it for many years?
It depends on skin condition, protective functions of the body, lifestyle, hygiene.
Causes of infection:
- decreased immunity;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, provoking the appearance of a tick;
- nerve disorders and stress;
- lipid metabolism disorder
- endocrine disorders.
It's not always beneficial for a sauna and a sauna. Intensive sunburn is also a risk factor for the disease. The use of corticosteroids increases the risk of demodex.
When exposed to the tick, the condition of the skin microflora worsens, the chemical composition of sebum deteriorates. The body reacts to the appearance of the parasite by external irritation and redness of the skin.
Symptoms of demodex tick
One of the symptoms of demodicosis on the face is blepharitis, which causes redness and irritation of the eyelids, tearing of the eyes. There is a constant feeling that in the eyes of something is interfering, they are inflamed, the conjunctiva is irritated.
The number of eyelashes is often reduced, they are covered with white particles, which significantly worsens the appearance of a person.
Symptoms of demodex mite:
- itching of the ears, nose, head, facial skin. Hair loss on the head, the appearance of their dryness and fragility. Loss of eyelashes;
- eye fatigue, lacrimation;
- foamy or viscous discharge from the eyes;
- increase in the nose, its color becomes cyanotic - red;
- appearance on the face of pink and red spots. Expansion of pores;
- skin peeling;
- change in skin quality. It becomes oily, bumps, scars appear, the complexion worsens.
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Mite demodex on the face photo
As can be seen in the photo, depending on the stage of demodicosis, the symptoms on the face may differ, as well as the methods of treatment.
Treatment of Demodex Mite
Before being diagnosed, dermatologists prescribe microscopic examinations. Carefully pulled a cilium or hair from the eyebrows and examined under a microscope. When a demodex mite is found, the doctor prescribes a special treatment.
Means against demodex:
- sulfuric ointment;
- cream "Xin Fumanlinq";
- ointment "Demalon";
- tablets metronidazole, they should be taken in conjunction with ointments from demodicosis;
- , some dermatologists prescribe cream "benzyl benzoate", it is used to treat scabies mite. When applying the ointment on the face, you need to be careful not to get into your eyes. Also it is worth considering that benzyl benzoate bakes the skin very hard for 15-30 minutes.
After the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to continue treatment with sulfuric preparations to prevent relapse. It is recommended after the treatment to carry out cosmetic procedures. Make nutritional masks, regularly moisturize the skin with a spray or cream. Along with the ointment containing sulfur, it is necessary to use antimicrobial metronidazole tablets, which enhance the effect of treatment.
Folk remedies
Popular methods include kerosene. It is applied to the affected area and is not rinsed for 2-3 days. Kerosene creates a moisture-proof film, under which the mite suffocates. Just the same is often used badyag, which removes inflammation, absorbs seals.
Calendula is used to reduce inflammation. Alcohol solution promotes wound healing and skin recovery after demodectic treatment. You can prepare a decoction of tansy flowers and bury 3-4 times a day for 2-3 drops in each eye. The improvement will be noticeable at 5-6 days after the start of treatment.
Prevention
It is necessary to adhere to strict hygiene rules, change towels daily, iron pillow cases, disinfect the razor, glasses, and carefully wash personal things that come into contact with the person( scarves, scarves).This is especially important during treatment to prevent infection of other family members.
Never use other people's cosmetics and personal care products. Do not wipe yourself with a towel or a handkerchief. Observe the cleanliness in the room, often wash the bedding and boil the pillowcases.
If you have already transferred the disease, be careful about your health. The slightest malfunction can provoke the resumption of demodicosis.
It is better to start treatment at an early stage, then there will be no complications and you can achieve good results in controlling the parasite. To improve the protective functions of the body, it is necessary to eat well, exercise, walk in the fresh air.
Admission of vitamin complexes in the autumn and winter, the use of fresh fruits and vegetables will help to increase immunity and improve the skin and improve its protective functions.