Demodecosis of the eyelids is a parasitic disease of the skin, caused by a microscopic tick of the Acne vulgaris (Demodex folliculorum). This tick lives in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of both humans and animals, therefore most often the main affected area is eyelids, external auditory meatus, nasolabial folds, chin.
Symptoms of demodectic eyelids
According to its symptoms, demodecosis very much resembles acne and often neighbors it, because the appearance of ordinary or rosacea acne breaks the skin immunity and can provoke the appearance of the disease if the skin has already been infected with a tick.
Symptoms in demodectic eyelids are their redness, peeling, itching, swelling. Eyelashes may fall out , crusts and scales may form. With this disease, redness and eye irritation are observed, barley often occurs. The defeat of the mucous membrane of the eye provokes its dryness. Because of the inflammatory process, there may be a "souring" of the eyes, foamy, mucous discharge from them, especially noticeable after sleep.
Schema of treatment of demodectic lids
Since demodectosis of the eyelid is a parasitic disease, it is difficult to cure, the treatment is complex and takes from 4-6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the extent of the lesion.
- Prevention of re-infection. A mandatory item if you want the treatment to be effective. To avoid self-poisoning, it is recommended to change or iron the pillowcases and towels daily. For washing it is generally better to use disposable wipes. Women need to abandon the use of make-up (throw out used, which can be infected), replace creams and other facial care products, apply them with disposable tampons. Regularly handle disinfectants glasses and spectacle cases. Wash and clean all items of clothing that are in contact with the person (scarves, hats, etc.).
- Ointment for eyes from demodectic. To date, the most effective drug is the "Demalan" ointment. The eyelids are previously cleaned from crusts and secretions with alcoholic tinctures of eucalyptus or calendula, and care should be taken so that they do not get into the eye. After the affected area is twice treated with tincture, with an interval of a quarter of an hour, the ointment "Demalan" is applied to the edges of the eyelids and gently rubbed. The drug is used twice a day, the treatment period is up to 45 days.
- In the treatment of demodectic cream Blefarogel 2 is used, which is used for eyelid massage. To lubricate the edges of the eyelids, the preparations Pilocarpine, Armin, Tosmilen are recommended, which paralyze the mites.
But what to treat demodekoz eyelids should not, so it's hormonal ointments (for example, hydrocortisone), as they reduce local immunity and can aggravate the condition.
Treatment of demodectic eyelids with folk remedies
- Compresses. Compress from aloe juice is considered effective. To remove inflammation or redness is used decoction of the bark of oak. Compresses in the form of a sterile bandage soaked in a decoction
apply for 25-30 minutes, every 10 minutes changing the bandage to fresh. - Decoction of wormwood. Two tablespoons of herbs pour a liter of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. It is believed that you should drink it within 6 days. The first day - 50 ml each hour (without breaks, including night time), the second day - the same amount, but every two hours, the remaining days - every 3 hours.
In conclusion, it should be noted that both tick-borne infection and some drugs for its treatment can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, before starting treatment it is necessary to consult a dermatologist.