Demodex: be careful, mites on the skin

Diagnosis of demodicosis has become often made by dermatologists. The cause of demodicosis is the skin mite Demodex.brevis. The tick is 0.1 to 0.4 mm long and lives in the ducts of the sebaceous and meibomian glands. Demodex mite larva develops for about 2-3 days, & nbsp; already in a week becoming an adult. What an adult looks like, read further on estet-portal.com. Why is a tick dangerous? When does the demodex mite cause demodicosis disease?

What is the danger of demodex mite. Clinical manifestations of demodicosis

Adult Demodex mite has a transparent body, consists of two segments, on the surface of which there are special outgrowths – scales, with their help the parasite clings to the follicles. On the first segment of the body is a mouth, with which the tick absorbs skin cells and sebum. Since mites spend their entire lives in the sebaceous glands, they cause chemical and physical damage to the skin, resulting in reduced immunity and allergic reactions in the form of acne. How demodicosis manifests itself, read further on estet-portal.com. Demodex mites are considered opportunistic pathogens. Why is this so?

These parasites also live in small numbers in healthy skin, especially if it is oily. The beginning of their active reproduction is due to a number of factors, such as: weakened immunity, stressful conditions, chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, disorders of the endocrine system.

A pathological increase in the number of Demodex mites leads to the manifestation of clinical symptoms. Another negative factor of the disease demodicosis is the  parallel exacerbation of concomitant diseases: psoriasis, eyelid barley,blepharitis. It is also possible to develop demodecosis of the eyelids.

Clinical manifestations of demodicosis:

• severe skin itching;
• acne and rashes;
• redness and inflammation of the eyelids;
• feeling of a foreign body in the eye;
• loss of eyelashes and the appearance of a white coating on them;
• foamy discharge from the eyes.

Diagnosis and treatment of disease caused by Demodex mites

To detect the Demodex mite, scrapings are made from the skin of the face and sebaceous glands for the presence of parasite eggs. Eyelashes are also taken from each eye, then they are immersed in an alkaline solution and examined under a microscope.

For the treatment of demodicosis, ointments are used, which contain sulfur. Treatment must be completed, even if the initial symptoms disappear, otherwise a relapse is possible.

Sulfur is very drying to the skin, so do not forget about moisturizers.

To avoid re-infection with the Demodex mite, you need to follow a number of rules:

• when washing, use antibacterial agents and be sure to use disposable wipes;
• Frequently wash items that come into contact with the surface of the face (scarves, hats);
• thoroughly disinfect razors, glasses;
• reject makeup or change it completely.

People who are in remission of the disease should consult a dermatologist in autumn and spring, because these periods are characterized by the most frequent exacerbation of demodicosis.

It must be remembered that it is much easier and faster to cure the disease in the early stages. Therefore, you should carefully monitor your skin, do not use someone else's cosmetics, follow the rules of personal hygiene, and the demodex mite will not disturb you.