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Demodicosis (also called demodicosis) is caused by the demodicosis parasite – a small arachnid that feeds in the hair bags and sebaceous glands, feeding on the lipids and sebum of the skin. The greatest concentration of Demodex mites can be found around the nose, around the eyes, on the forehead, chin and in the nasolabial furrow. They can also be found on other parts of the body, for example on the hands or feet, on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and also in the intimate areas.
Demodicosis – symptoms of infection
In a significant number of people demodicosis it is asymptomatic. In some infected individuals, various skin symptoms can be observed, such as:
- reddening,
- peeling,
- eczema,
- itching
- papules and pimples that look like acne.
These parasites can also contribute to the development of blackheads and blackheads. They can also accompany acne vulgaris and rosacea, inflammation of the corners of the mouth or seborrheic dermatitis, usually exacerbating the symptoms of these diseases.
Due to Demodicosis there are also cases of hair loss or eyelid margin inflammation, dry eye syndrome and allergic inflammation of the eye surface, as a result of which the following appear:
- persistent itching, burning, redness and swelling of the eyelids (which can result in dilated blood vessels),
- dry eye and a feeling of sand under the eyelids,
- deposits / scales on the edges of the eyelids,
- deposits around the base of the eyelashes (cylindrical dandruff),
- discoloration of brittle and easily falling out eyelashes,
- hypersensitivity to light, dust or smoke,
- bacterial superinfection manifested by barley, chalazion.
Appropriately selected cosmetics have a soothing effect on the symptoms of demodicosis, eg PRODEX SENSITIVE wipes for sensitive and very sensitive skin or PRODEX SENSITIVE liquid for sensitive and very sensitive skin.
Demodicosis – sources of infection
Do infections it can happen when you come into direct contact with a sick person or when you touch the same objects as you do (for example, using their clothes, combs or cosmetics). Increased risk infections it can occur, for example, when using cosmetics testers in drugstores or the services of beauticians and hairdressers.
Among people especially susceptible to infection there are: allergy sufferers, people with weakened immunity, lipid or hormonal disorders, the elderly, exposed to constant stress, as well as people struggling with recurrent inflammation of the skin and with seborrheic or combination skin.
Because of that parasite eggs spread with dust and air currents, in the high-risk group there are also people who deal with microscopic examinations on a daily basis or students who have classes in microscopy laboratories.
Demodicosis – treatment
Treatment of demodicosis it is long-lasting and may take up to several months. Anti-inflammatory ointments, creams and preparations (most often metronidazole) are helpful in fighting these parasites. While treatment of demodicosis Removal of Demodex from the body by washing is of great importance, therefore hot baths with plenty of soap with hexachlorobenzene are an important supplement to the treatment. Support in treatment of demodicosis There may also be: Peruvian balm, spirit solutions of pyrogallol, pyrocatechin, naphthol, as well as menthol-camphor mixture and acaricidal preparations based on benzyl benzoate.
In the case of the ocular form – apart from the necessity of daily cleaning of the eyelids – prescription eye ointments are used.
The information is for reference only. If symptoms of the disease occur, consult a doctor.
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- Shampoo,
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- Soap for face and body,
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