Demodecosis is a parasitic disease that affects the skin and its appendages. It is caused by the mite of the genus Demodex, living in the glands of the eyelid, hair follicles and skin. The tick can not be seen with the naked eye, because its dimensions are microscopic. But demodicosis of the eye has characteristic symptoms, noticing that you need to immediately begin treatment and follow certain rules of hygiene.
The causes of demodectic eyes
The mite that causes demodicosis is present in the body in 60% of adults. But the disease itself is not manifested at all. For a long time ticks can normally co-exist with a person. With the influence of various factors, the tick is activated and demodicosis symptoms appear. External factors that provoke an exacerbation of the disease are:
- operations on the eyeball;
- high air temperature;
- adverse natural conditions;
- pregnancy.
Internal factors of the development of this disease include:
- diseases of the digestive tract and liver;
- decreased immunity;
- malfunctions in the nervous, vascular or hormonal system;
- disturbances in metabolic processes.
Symptoms of Demodectic Eyes
Demodectic eye affects the mucous membrane, causing its redness and severe dryness. Such an inflammatory process is characterized by the accumulation of secretions near the eyes of a yellowish color. Also, the symptoms of demodectic eyes are:
- loss of eyelashes ;
- severe itching;
- swelling.
Itching can only occur on the street under the influence of wind and sun rays or after visiting the sauna.
Conservative treatment of demodectic eyes
Treatment of eye demodectomy is a rather difficult and rather lengthy process. It can drag on for more than six months. Therapy should be aimed at destroying parasites and completely eliminating inflammation in the eyelids. The drug treatment of eye demodicosis consists of taking such drugs as:
- Physostigmine;
- Armin;
- Phosphacol;
- Tosmilen.
Also, the eyelids can be treated with Pilocarpine or Metronidazole. These drugs paralyze muscular activity of ticks.
In most cases, it is impossible to get rid of demodicosis in full. It is possible to reduce or completely eliminate the signs of an illness, but after a while the illness will again make itself felt. Even after a successful outcome of demodic eye treatment, there is a possibility of repeated self-infection. To avoid this, you need:
- Every 7 days, change the pillowcase.
- Iron the bed linen after washing from both sides.
- Do not use other people's cosmetics.
- Use only cosmetics with dispensers.
- Very often wash things that come in contact with the face (towels, scarves, etc.).
Treatment of demodectic eye with folk methods
Treatment of demodectic eye can also be done with the help of folk remedies. Quick and easy to get rid of the disease can be, taking a decoction of wormwood .
The recipe for broth
Ingredients:
- wormwood (ground) - 20 g;
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation and use
Mix wormwood with water and bring to a boil. Within 5 minutes, boil the mixture. After 60 minutes strain the broth. Drink it is necessary according to the scheme: 50 ml per day every hour, 50 ml per day 2 every 2 hours, 50 ml every 3 hours in the next 7 days. If the broth is bitter, you can add 10 grams of honey to it. This remedy should be prepared daily, since it can not be stored for more than 12 hours.
For the treatment of eye demodicosis, it is also possible to use folk remedies such as compresses
Prescription means
Ingredients:
- calendula (or oak bark) - 10 g;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation and use
Mix marigold and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Apply the cooled decoction to a bandage folded several times and leave for 10 minutes for 10 minutes.