Not everyone knows such a disease as a subcutaneous mite on the face. People often try to get rid of acne, not even suspecting that they became the owner of the parasite.
It does not belong to the group of harmless phenomena and can be fraught with serious consequences. For example, in a state of neglect, it contributes to the development of such a chronic disease as demodicosis.
What is Demodex, its stages of development
The subcutaneous mite is a microscopic parasite that settles in the sebaceous glands of the face and carries out its vital activity due to dead skin cells. It causes a lot of discomfort to its owner and gives the face a very unaesthetic look.
Like any other pathological condition, Demodex has several stages of development. Each of them has its own distinctive features, symptoms and method of treatment.
Stages of development of demodex:
- Initial. It is characterized by slight reddening of the face, which periodically disappear. If the parasite begins to act in the eyelid area, then the feeling of sand appears in the eyes. At this stage, adult mites lay eggs in the sebaceous glands of the face.
- Average. Acne and reddish tubercles appear on the face, the number of blood grids increases significantly. During this period, parasitic larvae form from the laid eggs, which are not yet moving, but are able to feed independently.
- Heavy The inflammation on the face becomes rather serious, the eyes become inflamed, and the nose is swollen. At this time, under the skin of the face parasites are fully functional, they move, die and even decompose.
Demodex in multiple magnification under the microscope
In most cases, the harmful mollusk affects the area of the eyelids, chin and forehead. Scientists say that throughout life, each person was a carrier of subcutaneous ticks. But the development of the pathology itself does not occur at all.
Causes
There are many factors provoking the development of subcutaneous mites on the face. The appearance of the parasite can contribute to a banal stay in the sun. But do not forget that this disease can intensify and more serious reasons. For example, a disease of the digestive system.
The main causes of mite on the face include:
- endocrine disruption;
- nervous breakdowns;
- the use of poor-quality cosmetics;
- frequent use of the sauna or bath;
- living in adverse environmental conditions;
- excessive use of alcoholic beverages;
- coffee abuse;
- non-compliance with the rules of skin care;
- infection from the carrier of the chronic form of demodicosis.
First of all, when a subcutaneous tick is detected on a patient’s face, it is necessary to identify the cause of the disease. It is precisely the correct determination of the source of the parasite’s guarantee of speedy healing.
What are the symptoms
Due to its microscopic size, it is not possible to notice and see a harmful mollusk. On the development of a tick under the skin of the face can speak other symptoms that allow you to identify the disease at an early stage.
The main symptoms include:
- Acne. May have a different character, from single acne to purulent abscesses. The degree of dissemination of these lesions directly depends on the severity of the disease.
- Unhealthy gloss skin. Demodex enhances the work of the sebaceous glands of the face, so the skin has an oily sheen.
- Redness of the skin of the face. This symptom is due to the presence of an inflammatory process. If untreated, red spots become uneven and uneven.
- Enlarged nose. Deformation of the body occurs because healthy tissue is transformed into a connective tissue due to the action of the subcutaneous mite.
- Itching. This phenomenon is due to the occurrence of an allergic reaction to the waste products of harmful mollusks.
If you find the above symptoms, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Ignoring the appearance of these signs can lead to the development of a serious disease and a significant deterioration of the skin.
It should be remembered that the restoration and purification of the dermis of the face will take a long period of time and a lot of effort.
How to get rid of the problem (medical methods)
The method of getting rid of the subcutaneous mite on the face can be prescribed exclusively by a doctor, prescribing medication and advising the use of various lotions, creams or ointments.
Therapy prescribed by a specialist may include the following:
- Vasoconstrictive drugs. In the presence of this disease, the strengthening of vessels is necessary, since the parasite makes them very fragile in the course of their vital activity.
- Antibiotics.
- Antiparasitic drugs. They have a rather wide spectrum of action and effectively fight parasites.
- Repair agents. These drugs are necessary for the normalization of the body's production of gastric enzymes.
- Immunostimulants. Maintaining a high level of immunity is required so that the body can wage a natural fight against the subcutaneous tick.
Of course, getting rid of the parasite includes not only medical methods, but many others. Local therapy is taken only as a basis, but auxiliary methods of treatment also play an important role. A complex of measures to eliminate the disease is prescribed by the doctor, based on the condition of the skin and the cause of the disease.
How to treat a subcutaneous mite at home
In the treatment of subcutaneous mites, specialists are allowed to choose for themselves a pharmacy that has useful properties. These drugs include various creams and ointments, drying the dermis of the face and making it an unfavorable environment for the habitat of parasites.
Of course, such agents are not serious medical drugs and do not have a side effect.
The following drugs may help get rid of the tick as soon as possible:
- Ointment "Yam". Softens the hardened skin, renews it and effectively fights Demodex.
- Ichthyol ointment. This tool is made of vaseline and ichthyol. Removes inflammation on the dermis of the face. Perfectly relieves parasites and heals the skin, pulls the contents of purulent acne out.
- Permethrin ointment. It contains artificial components that are able to penetrate the shell of the subcutaneous mite and provoke the death of the parasite.
- Sulfuric ointment. The active substances of this remedy heal the dermis of the face and have a paralytic effect on harmful mollusks.
- Benzyl benzoate cream. This drug penetrates the mite's chitinous membrane and causes the parasite to die. It consists of citric, benzoic and stearic acids.
All of the above drugs are applied to the damaged areas of the epidermis.
How to cure the disease folk remedies
You can get rid of the disease with the help of traditional medicine. The essence of this method lies in the implementation of lotions made on the basis of decoctions of medicinal herbs, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and astringent action.
Folk remedies for subcutaneous mites on the face can be prepared as follows:
- Wormwood in the amount of 2 tbsp. l pour 1 cup boiling water and infuse for 5 hours.
- Juniper berries in the amount of 2 tbsp. l add boiling water to the glass, you need to insist at least 6 hours.
- The root of the elecampane in the amount of 1 tbsp. l add to 1 cup boiling water and boil the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes. Broth should insist 5 hours and then strain.
Compresses of medicinal decoctions should be done daily, at least twice a day. A cotton swab dipped in the product obtained should be applied to the problem area of the skin and left for 30 minutes. During this time, home antiparasitic drugs have time to have a detrimental effect on the tick and restore the skin.
Some experts recommend treating the dermis of the face with tinctures of eucalyptus, calendula or tea tree. This will make the home treatment procedure more effective.
Preventive measures
In order to avoid this disease or prevent its recurrence, it is very important to observe preventive measures. Following the recommendations of experts significantly reduces the likelihood of subcutaneous mites on the face.
To preventive measures include:
- balanced diet;
- correct lifestyle;
- exclusion of close contact with infected persons;
- personal hygiene;
- avoidance of poor-quality cosmetics;
- timely treatment of pathological conditions of internal organs;
- prompt access to a dermatologist in the event of any changes in the skin of the face;
- use of vitamins and minerals;
- regular change of bed linen.
It is worth remembering that the subcutaneous mite can adversely affect not only the general state of health, but also significantly worsen the appearance of a person. The face, covered with rashes from Demodex, looks very terrifying.
Treatment reviews
Below you can get acquainted with the reviews of persons who have experienced this problem firsthand. Each of them tried to cure the disease with their methods and methods, and the result of treatment, of course, is different for everyone.
For six months, I was tormented by the fact that a subcutaneous tick spread on my face. Which only lotions and creams I have not tried, but after visiting the dermatologist, everything changed. He gave me antibiotics in combination with sulfur ointment. After 2 months, no trace of the disease remains.
Maxim, 30 years old, Pskov
From a hypodermic tick I was saved by a decoction of wormwood. Every day I did the cleaning, that is, the lotion. But the rash on the face was a little, so I managed to cope with the disease in 2 weeks.
Oksana, 20 years old, Lipetsk
Treated a hypodermic tick at home with various ointments without consulting a doctor. As it turned out later, I have a serious disease of the digestive organs.
Irina, 34 years old
Summarizing, we can say that the subcutaneous mite on the face is an unpleasant phenomenon, carrying all-round discomfort. It is necessary to treat it, while prescribing adequate therapy can only be done by a specialist.
Additional information about the disease and its treatment is in the following video.
