It turns out that in some cases, suppuration on the eyes and whitish scurf on the eyelashes can be caused not by the usual infectious conjunctivitis, but something more serious. For example, a ciliary mite, whose treatment is delayed for one month, and even a year. And we, women, mothers and grandmothers, it is important to know this parasite, as they say, in person, so as not to panic. After all, it is on our women's shoulders and care for the husbands, children and grandchildren who are sick. Of course, this trouble can never touch you, and let it be so. But knowledge is never superfluous. It's not for nothing that folk wisdom says, who is aware, he is armed. So let's talk today about where and why mites on eyelashes are born, what are their symptoms, treatment and prevention.
The demodex tick on the eyelashes, who is it and where did it come from?
So, where do the mites come from, on the eyelashes, and what is it? Demodex or acorn perch is a very small six-legged beetle. Its dimensions do not exceed half a millimeter, but it lives deep in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of humans and mammals. Favorite places for demodex are cheeks, forehead, eyebrows, eyelashes and beards, nasolabial folds and external auditory canals. Speaking frankly, the mite itself is not a dangerous thing, but the products of its vital activity are very toxic. While our immunity is normal, and the skin has normal fat content, the ciliary tick does not show itself. We do not suspect its existence. However, it is necessary to happen a serious catarrhal disease or hormonal failure, as a result of which the protective barrier of the body will be shaken or the skin's fat content will increase, demodex will not slow down to appear, acne on the face and the likeness of blepharitis or conjunctivitis on eyelashes. Often, the indicated conditions are added to the fatness of the hair and seborrhea, that is, dandruff.
Ciliated tick - symptoms and diagnosis
Detecting ticks on eyelashes, in general, is not difficult, because it is characterized by a clearly expressed symptomatology. First, the patient begins to deteriorate eyesight, and the eyes become very tired and itchy. Secondly, along the edge of the eyelids, in places from which cilia grow, there is persistent redness. And the cilia themselves stick together, they are covered at the base with scales in the form of a clutch, and can even fall out. Thirdly, celiac demodicosis is a chronic disease, exacerbated in the spring and autumn. The latter distinguishes it from ordinary conjunctivitis, which irretrievably goes away after properly selected treatment. Well, confirming the presence or absence of a tick will help a simple and quick analysis. From the upper and lower eyelids, 2 cilia are pulled out and examined under a microscope. If there is demodex, it can be immediately seen from the motion.
Treatment and prevention
If a tick is found on the eyelashes, it is necessary to urgently start its treatment. Of course, the doctor-ophthalmologist together with the parasitologist should select the necessary medicines and procedures. Well, if we talk about how to get rid of the ciliary tick in general, then the treatment should be comprehensive. First, cleansing the eyes and entire facial skin from infection parasites. Secondly, the treatment of concomitant diseases and hormonal disorders - dysbacterioses, gastritis, allergies, etc. Third, an increase in the level of immunity, so that the body itself could fight the infection.
And since celiac demodicosis - the disease is very contagious, in order to avoid repeated self-poisoning and contamination of loved ones, certain rules of prevention must be observed. Firstly, when washing, use only individual antibacterial soap and disposable napkins. Secondly, daily morning and evening, ironing pillow cases and towels. Thirdly, constantly disinfect all things that are in direct contact with the person. Hats, scarves, gloves, shawls, hair curlers, comb and hair clips. And the most important thing is to give up for the time of treatment from cosmetics and avoid contacting face to face.
Treatment of the ciliary mite folk remedies
Of the folk remedy well suited alcohol tinctures of anti-inflammatory herbs, chamomile, calendula, tansy. They process eyelids and bases of cilia. Just make sure that alcohol does not get into the eye. Also, eyes and eyelashes can be washed with tea tea leaves and decoction of tansy. But all these procedures are only of an auxiliary nature and without a qualitative complex of treatment are ineffective.
Here, perhaps, and all the basic information about the ciliary tick and its treatment. But if you carefully monitor your health and observe personal hygiene measures, these knowledge will remain only in theory.