This microscopic mite lives in the skin of almost every person near the sebaceous glands. According to experts, he can live there throughout a person’s life, without showing himself in any way. However, under the influence of certain factors, the tick wakes up one day, gradually deepens into the skin, thereby causing inflammation. It is this kind of processes in medicine that are officially referred to as demodicosis. The disease, as a rule, brings a lot of suffering, including moral. What are the symptoms of this disease? What is the treatment for demodicosis on the face? This is what we will cover in this article.
Symptoms
- acne, sores, increasing in number day by day;
- reddish spots;
- hilly, uneven skin texture;
- slight itching;
- swollen eyelids;
- eye fatigue (especially in the evening);
- loss and/or sticking of eyelashes;
Reasons
What to do if such an unpleasant diagnosis is confirmed? How to choose the right treatment for demodicosis on the face? First of all, it is recommended to strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor, who must prescribe competent therapy to get rid of this problem. In addition, you should analyze your daily lifestyle over the past 2 weeks and determine the factor that triggered the onset of the disease. In parallel with the course of treatment, it is necessary to try to eradicate the root causes of demodicosis. As for the latter, experts call the following factors:
- compromised immunity;
- disturbances in the digestive or endocrine system;
- excessive use of decorative cosmetics;
- bad habits;
- wrong, unhe althy diet;
- regular stress;
- improper functioning of the sebaceous glands themselves.
Demodicosis: facial skin treatment
Reviews on methods of dealing with this problem are very different. Below we are
look at the most popular ways.
Drug therapy
First of all, doctors usually prescribe various kinds of drugs that fight the visual manifestation of the problem. Most often, these are ointments and gels (for example, Aversect, Permethrin, Dexodem Phyto). The so-called pharmacy talkers are also considered an excellent option. In some cases, drugs against parasites are prescribed (for example,"Tinidazole", "Trichopolum", "Metronidazole", etc.).
Traditional medicine
Recipes of our grandmothers also contribute to the treatment of demodicosis on the face. So, an excellent option is the use of tar soap when washing, which has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. In addition, instead of ordinary water, you can use a decoction of chamomile, and wipe your face daily with tea tree essential oil. Note that the treatment of demodicosis on the face through traditional medicine should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of a qualified doctor and only with his permission.
Other methods
To finally get rid of such an unpleasant problem, you should drastically limit the availability of food sources for the tick itself, as well as some other factors that contribute to its activity. So, within a few weeks you need to follow a simple diet that excludes all fatty, spicy and fried foods. Add plant foods to your diet, eat more fiber. This decision is fundamentally important, since the cause of the disease often lies precisely in malnutrition. In addition, it is recommended to give up thermal exposure for a while (baths, saunas, etc.). Work on strengthening your immune system. To finally get rid of such a problem as demodicosis on the face, treatment (a photo of one of the patients can be seen above) should also imply a complete rejection of medical facial cleansing. The thing is that mechanical impact can provoke an increasedaggression from the tick itself.
