Demodectic blepharitis is a disease of the eyelids caused by tissue damage by mites, resulting in the formation of growths of a characteristic white color, accompanied by itching. An adult tick can grow up to half a millimeter in length. More on the symptoms and treatment of demodectic blepharitis further.
How does it all start?
Sometimes a person is unaware of the presence of parasites, they do not affect the well-being in general. Ticks can infect even he althy people. When the disease progresses and symptoms appear, it should be treated immediately, but unfortunately it is not easy to completely get rid of the disease, and the treatment process itself can drag on for several months.
Common causes of the development of the disease is reduced immunity. This is observed:
- red eye;
- inflammation of the eyelid;
- increases visual fatigue.
Types of injury
The following types of damage are also distinguished:
- allergic;
- scaly;
- infectious.
Against the background of weakened immunity, the risk zone is mainly older people, less often young people. Also, the disease can manifest itself in children due to the presence of worms in the body.
Often inflammatory processes are formed on the eyelid in the eyelash area. If the disease is allowed to take its course, the disease becomes more severe, as a result of which a person may become blind.
Demodectic blepharitis has been carefully studied by experts, on this occasion it was concluded that in most cases the disease affects men rather than women, since ladies use cosmetics, this prevents ticks from infecting tissues.
Basically, a person seeks help already in the advanced stage of the disease, because at the initial stage it is difficult to identify the disease. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a study of the ciliary cover in a special medical institution. After a course of treatment. When the disease flows into a severe form, a very long and complex therapy will be required.
Main reasons
The main causes of the development of the disease are:
- heredity;
- skin mites;
- allergic reactions;
- infections: viral, fungal or bacterial;
- bad habits;
- prolonged exposure to high temperature;
- burns from the sun;
- ophthalmicintervention;
- poor personal hygiene.
It is not uncommon for there to be no symptoms indicating the presence of a disease. If a person notices the formed white scales that appear in the area of \u200b\u200bthe eyelashes, then you should immediately seek help from a doctor. Do not forget that timely treatment helps prevent an increase in the area affected by demodicosis of the skin of the face.
Main symptoms and signs of the disease
The main symptoms of demodectic blepharitis (photos of the disease are available in the article), signaling the disease, are:
- outgrowths on white eyelashes;
- redness of the skin of the eyelid and its thickening;
- eyelashes start to fall out a lot;
- discharge appears in the corners of the eyes;
- drying of the skin in the eyelash growth area, which causes bleeding;
- constant itching, burning, tearing, skin begins to peel off;
- feeling of sand in the eyes;
- eyes get tired quickly.
In case of untimely elimination of the disease, a more severe stage is formed, in which the tick affects the skin of the face. During this stage, the skin on the face begins to itch and peel off.
Diagnosis
When a person feels irritation of the eyelids for a long period of time, you should immediately contact a specialist. The doctor must conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient, which includes checkingvisual acuity. Additional studies are also carried out: biomicroscopic examination, taking eyelashes for examination. In the case when the patient has conjunctivitis (provoked by an ailment), the doctor must take a smear for analysis.
Treatment
In the treatment of demodectic blepharitis of the eyelids, the patient needs to be patient, since the course of therapy takes several weeks, and the result directly depends on the implementation of all prescriptions and recommendations. It is better to start therapy immediately after the first symptoms appear and not bring the disease to a severe form.
To heal faster you need:
- keep personal hygiene;
- add protein to diet;
- purchase vitamins to strengthen immunity;
- Knead eyelids with a massage.
In addition, you need to thoroughly clean the skin of the eyelids. This can be done with tar soap - just lather your hands and wash your eyes well. It is also necessary to apply compresses for the eyes, they can be made from black or green tea without any additives.
The patient must have personal underwear, hygiene products and cosmetics for the entire course of treatment. During therapy, doctors advise completely abandoning decorative products. The pillowcase is recommended to be changed daily, it should be clean and ironed with a hot iron.
To get rid of ticks, you need to use an ointment with an antiseptic and antifungal effect, it is also allowed to use alcohol to treat the edges of the eyelids.
Using ointments and drops
The most famous and effective ointments are:
- "Metrogil".
- "Metronidazole".
- "Tetracycline ointment".
Basically, the course of treatment using these funds is a week. In addition, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed for a therapeutic effect.
Most Popular:
- "Maxidex".
- "Indocollier".
Physiotherapy
In order for the patient to recover completely quickly, physiotherapy is prescribed:
- magneotherapy;
- electrophoresis;
- exposure to ultraviolet rays;
- high frequency therapy.
Every day during the therapeutic course, you must not forget to treat your eyelids with a solution of alcohol. To make it convenient to do this, you can use cotton swabs. The formed crusts can be eliminated with infusions from herbs or tea, sanitary napkins, lotions. Calendula tincture will help reduce inflammation and remove allergic reactions. It is good to eliminate putrefactive formations on the edges of the eyelids with antiseptic preparations, such as brilliant green or alcohol, but only with the addition of essential oil.
During treatment, it is strictly forbidden to visit baths, saunas, swimming pools and similar entertainment. It is worth noting that blepharitis refers to a chronic disease that is capable of recurrent consequences. When a person suffers diseases, care must be takenso that the disease does not reappear in the future.
Complications
It is very important to consult a doctor at the first signs of the disease, because if you start the process, the following complications may occur:
- keratitis;
- abscess;
- deformation of the eyelids;
- eyelash loss.
To properly treat the eyes, you must adhere to the developed scheme: first you need to tightly close the eyelid, then apply a little cleanser to its upper part. When the top is completely processed, you can proceed to the processing of the bottom. Pull the corner of the eye with your finger and remove the crusts from the eyelashes with a cotton swab.
Folk treatment
In addition to drug treatment, there are folk ways to deal with the disease. The main proven remedy is a natural herbal tincture:
- rosehip;
- dill;
- eucalyptus;
- aloe.
Folk methods will help get rid of discomfort and promote rapid healing. Aloe is recommended to apply a couple of times a day: squeeze the juice and make compresses out of it. Decoctions are prepared from wild rose, dill and eucalyptus. In addition to these herbs, blackcurrant fruits are allowed. A napkin for eye treatment is wetted with the prepared product. A decoction of wormwood helps a lot in the fight against ticks, it must be drunk on time (the first day every hour, and then the time is gradually increased by an hour). Eye drops can also be prepared independently, for this they use drytansy flowers.
But you should not engage in self-treatment without the knowledge of a specialist, only after receiving permission from him, you can apply this method (but only as an addition to the main therapy). Traditional medicine for the treatment of demodectic blepharitis is not enough. All events must be held only in the complex.
Treatment of demodectic blepharitis has only positive reviews. It is necessary to carefully follow all the recommendations of the doctor. After all, only he determines the desired course, which will undoubtedly help get rid of the disease. Only in rare cases, therapy did not help. And all because the patients did not follow the doctor's recommendations and skipped the use of medications.
