Demodecosis - Causes, Symptoms, Clinical Picture, Treatment

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Demodecosis

Brief description of the disease

Demodecosis is a disease associated with damage to the skin of the human body, caused by the activity of the microscopic domodex mite. The carriers of this parasite are at least 80% of the world's population, but in the vast majority of people, domodex does not manifest itself in any way until the conditions for its active reproduction are created. The reasons why facial demodicosis occurs are not fully understood. The predisposing factors of the disease include:

• disturbances in the work of the digestive and endocrine systems;
• decreased immunity;
• abuse of cosmetics (for this reason, by the way, demodicosis is much more often manifested in women than in men);
• addiction to strong, black coffee, alcohol, spicy food and other food products that, with all the desire, cannot be called useful for the body;
• excessive passion for baths and solariums;
• prolonged sitting in front of the computer and a sedentary lifestyle.

Demodecosis - symptoms and clinical picture of the disease

The most striking signs of mite activity are: abscesses and sores, acne, increased oily skin, discoloration of the skin, enlarged pores, itching on different parts of the scalp, watery eyes, loss of eyelashes and hair.

As mentioned above, in healthy people, Demodexes do not manifest themselves in any way, but in the presence of accompanying favorable factors, they are sharply activated. Tick females climb to the surface of the skin, "dive" into free sebaceous glands and lay eggs deep in the thickness of the skin. After a while, new mites will hatch from them. This is how demodicosis occurs, the treatment of which can take many months or even years.

In the place where the laying was made, inflammation appears, developing into a rash with the formation of acne and acne. Most often, there is a demodicosis of the face in the area of the nose, eyes and lips. Over time, the disease progresses. The skin on the face becomes bumpy, covered with nodules, sores and abscesses. The face itself becomes puffy and takes on an earthy gray hue. Demodecosis in humans leads to impaired mimic functions and other factors that reduce the quality of life. It is especially unpleasant if rhinophyma appears - a sharp growth of the skin of the nose, which soon begins to resemble a huge plum.

Demodecosis - treatment of the disease

Treatment of the disease is carried out in a complex and only after the diagnosis is confirmed by a dermatologist on the basis of laboratory tests. In 70% of cases, ticks can be detected when examining skin samples under a microscope, but nowadays there are much more advanced methods that allow not only to identify the presence of demodexes, but also to assess the level of threat.

Demodectic mange, the symptoms of which were adequately assessed in the early stages of the disease, is easily cured. The course lasts no more than 4 weeks and avoids many serious complications. With the chronic form of the disease, everything is much more complicated. In this case, it can take months or even years for the patient to fully recover. However, the result is worth the effort, because demodicosis in humans causes many problems, including difficulties in communicating with other people and clearly felt psychological discomfort.

Treatment of demodicosis involves a number of procedures:

• antiparasitic and exfoliating procedures - 6% hydrochloric acid solution, powerful sulfur-based ointments, rubbing with sulfuric tar alcohol, powder, sodium thiosulfate, cryotherapy;
• take antihistamines to protect against allergies;
• to combat acid-base balance disorders, the following are recommended: vitamin therapy, courses of antibiotics (for severe forms), the use of absorbents and procedures aimed at strengthening the walls of blood vessels;
• it is necessary to adhere to a strict diet, exclude fried and fatty foods from the diet, as well as too spicy or salty foods;
• for a while, you need to give up cosmetic procedures, trips to a solarium or a bathhouse, and then you should not abuse them, because demodecosis in a person can occur a second time;
• strict adherence to the rules of sanitation and personal hygiene of the body.

Once again, we note that demodicosis, the treatment of which is carried out without examining analyzes, only on the basis of the patient's complaints, may in fact be acne or rosacea. Accordingly, the chosen treatment will not lead to the expected results. To prevent this from happening, choose your doctor carefully, who must take into account many different nuances, from how your skin tolerates water to whether you have intestinal disorders. Only in the case of a competent approach can you cure demodicosis and get rid of ticks forever.

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The information is generalized and provided for informational purposes only. At the first sign of illness, see your doctor. Self-medication is hazardous to health!