Treatment of demodectic
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Treatment of demodicosis requires a comprehensive solution to the problem. It is not possible to get rid of a subcutaneous mite with the help of a single drug. There are many effective ways to treat the problem. Concerning all of them, it will be discussed below.
Scheme of treatment of demodectic
The scheme of treatment of demodectic disease depends on the condition of a person. But, despite this, there are several classical ways. A person needs to take pills and apply ointments to the skin. The main function of capsules is to suppress the life of a mite. Ointment must necessarily contain metronidazole.
Ivermectin is widely used. Every day should take 5-7 tablets (depending on the weight) - admissible 200 mkg / kg. Duration of treatment is 7 days. The drug is one of the antiparasitic drugs, is widely used at the very beginning of the disease. It stops the main symptoms. Then, drugs such as Permethrin are used.
Permethrin is an external cream that is applied to damaged areas. It is advisable to leave it for 8-12 hours, then wash it off. The procedure is repeated after a week. Some patients repeat the procedure weekly for a month. In the morning it is desirable to use a moisturizer.
Ivermethine. The scheme of its application is similar to that of Permetrin. On the effectiveness of the drugs are the same, but I act differently. When the problem is fixed, the doctor prescribes only one remedy.
If the situation is complicated, the Metronidazole cream is used, it is an antibiotic. Apply it, as used as part of daily processing, incl. When treating the subcutaneous tick of the eyelids. Treatment of demodicosis is carried out under the supervision of a specialist.
Effective treatment of demodectic
Effective treatment of demodicosis is in fact an elongated concept. There are many ways to solve this problem. There is a disease on the background of hormonal disorders in the human body. They are related to the adrenal gland, thyroid gland and ovarian failure. All this provokes the allocation of an abundant amount of sebum. Under such conditions, the subcutaneous tick is "unfolding" its activity.
There are special principles for which treatment is necessary. The first thing to do is to destroy the colic of ticks with acaricides. Then, favorable conditions for their stay and reproduction are eliminated. For this, soap with salicylic acid or ichthyol soap with salicylic acid is used. After these procedures it is necessary to undergo examination and treat diseases of internal organs. It is desirable to eliminate possible foci of development of the disease. Their food is excluded from sweet, spicy, fatty, fried and hot. Facial massage is prohibited. Squeeze pimples and use a scrub - you can not.
In addition to the basic rules, you need to use special pills, ointments and soap. Capsules eliminate the mite, ointment dries the skin and restores normal production of subcutaneous fat. Soap performs a similar function. Detailed treatment of demodicosis with these "drugs" will be described below.
Treatment of demodicosis at home
Treatment of demodicosis in the home is completely permissible. True, this elimination of the problem is also complex. First of all, it consists of purifying the body, and then applying ointments and lotions
Purification of the body can be carried out in various ways. One of them is to use magnesium, vegetable oil and citrus juice throughout the day. A solution of magnesia (calculation of 100 g per 100 kg of medicine weight per 1 glass of warm water) should be drunk at 5:30 in the morning. At 9.00 - drink 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, from 10.00 to midnight, drink self-prepared juice (5l per 100 kg of weight) and in intervals - olive oil (100 g per 100 kg of weight). This is all that can be consumed on this day. Juice is prepared very easily 1/3 freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1/3 - orange juice and 1/3 - distilled water. Such a one-day diet will thoroughly purify the body of toxins. Six months later, it must be repeated. The next day it is better to eat liquid porridge and mashed soup.
Gadgets can be carried out with a solution of the buckthorn bark. The solution is prepared from 3 tablespoons of buckthorn bark, which is boiled in 300 g of water for 3 minutes and insisted for 3 hours. Lotion should be done 2 times a day. In a day on the inflamed places for 10 minutes you need to apply birch tar. It can be washed off with soap. Treatment of demodecosis at home is quite possible.
Masks with demodicosis
Masks under demodicosis are also selected depending on the problem. So, STOP DEMODEX has been particularly popular with the help of the scientists of our company as a necessary supplement to the treatment of the more neglected form of the face ailment.
Face mask DemoDex, has a prolonged action, contains specially selected, anti-demodekoznye substances: pharmaceutical sulfur in a microencapsulated form (sulfur), nem oil (neem oil) and lemongrass (lemon grass), are able to quickly destroy the face mites.
You can make a mask and yourself. To do this, you need a blue clay. A tablespoon of the mixture is mixed with cool water and stirred until a uniform mass is formed. Then a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar is added to the resulting mixture. The product is applied to the face area, while the eyes and mouth can not be touched. Keep the mask on your face for 15-20 minutes. After that, everything is washed off with warm water. Masks are widely used in the treatment of demodectic.
Cosmetics for demodicosis
Cosmetics for demodicosis should be special. It is important to exclude the use of powder and foundation. Once or twice a week, you should definitely use an exfoliating face scrub to remove dead cells. You can prepare a scrub and at home: stir the coffee grounds after drinking coffee with 1 tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream. The resulting mass should be applied to the face and massage for 1-2 minutes, rinse with water.
With the help of coffee, you can give your face a light tint. Finely cut the coffee beans with a small amount of boiled water, apply to the face and leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. This mask in addition to the effect of sunburn will make the skin more smooth and supple.
Another way to care for your face is to rub your face with freshly brewed coffee every morning. This procedure tones up and moisturizes the skin of the face. Only coffee must necessarily be natural.
Powder
Powder in demodicosis should be on a mineral basis. In general, mineral cosmetics is a good choice. After all, it does not contain substances dangerous for the skin. That guarantees the absence of irritation and other troubles.
There are also innovative types of mineral powder, specially designed to correct redness. It is recommended to use mineral powder of natural shades as a basis. It can also be applied over the protective base to soften the appearance of redness.
It is necessary to understand that ordinary cosmetics will not work. There is a risk of aggravating the situation and causing an exacerbation. Some powders contribute to the release of subcutaneous fat in large quantities. This not only slows down the process of eliminating the problem, but also complements all with some problems. Therefore, attention should be paid all the same to natural cosmetics.
Shampoos
Shampoos from demodicosis should be selected depending on the problem. So, the D'MODEX tool perfectly fits. It does not contain soap in its composition, it is created on the basis of Ph-neutral cleansing, anti-demodectic, anti-inflammatory components.
Shampoo has a light texture and gentle foam. Do not irritate and do not overdry the scalp. Specially selected natural anti-demodectic substances are able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and destroy the demodex mite. The composition of the shampoo includes vitamins, minerals, oils and plant extracts that help to restore the hair follicles destroyed by inflammation, strengthen and grow hair.
You can choose a remedy by yourself or together with your doctor. In this case, there are no special contraindications. However, if a person has hypersensitivity to the main components, then such treatment of demodicosis should not be used.
Washing with demodicosis
Washing with demodicosis should be special. It is recommended to use specialized means for washing, for example, soap and tonic Demodex Complex.
In the morning you can try, instead of washing with ordinary water, wipe your face and neck with an ice cube, this will be a good face care. This will smooth the skin and prevent dehydration, the pores of the skin narrow and wrinkle fine wrinkles. Many articles are written about the benefits of thawed water, it has more biological activity than ordinary water. In addition, the sharp cooling of the skin will provide a surge of blood to her and enhance metabolism, a light natural blush will appear.
In the summer for facial care, you can freeze cucumber juice and also wipe their face. This will help to cope with dark circles under the eyes. You can add various herbs into the water and also freeze. For example, dry skin is better to wipe with mint and psyllium, and normal skin is more suitable infusion of chamomile.
An irreplaceable assistant in caring for the face is water. It flushes dirt from the pores, moisturizes, tones up the skin. Probably, many noticed that after walking in the rain the skin looks more fresh and radiant. Therefore, the complex treatment of demodicosis includes special water procedures.
Soap from demodicosis
Soap from demodicosis does not necessarily choose a special one. It is enough just to buy tar product. By right, tar soap is the best and affordable remedy for acne. This soap was created from natural ingredients, without adding any chemistry.
It has antiseptic, drying, as well as anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic action. Tar soap contains natural birch tar, which is the one with excellent healing properties.
Method of application - soap your face with soap and wait for 1-2 minutes, then rinse your face thoroughly with water. You can use the drug without special contraindications. They perfectly work with hypersensitive skin and do not aggravate the situation. You can both buy it and cook it yourself. Such treatment of demodectic is popular.
Lotion from demodicosis
Lotion from demodicosis is selected depending on the preferences of a person and his needs. So, there are two basic means.
EYES n MITES Non-alcoholic lotion Eyes n Mites, used to prevent and treat inflammation of the eyelids. The basis of the lotion is made up of natural ingredients, which have a pronounced bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Due to its natural composition, the lotion has a multifaceted effect: it reduces inflammation, eliminates edema, itchy eyelids caused by demodex mites, eliminates the feeling of discomfort, "sand" and burning sensation in the eyes, helps to eliminate Demodex mites from the affected tissues. It can be used for demodectic blepharitis.
D CLEANSER has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-demodectic properties. Designed to care for skin affected by a bacterial or parasitic rash caused by Demodex folliculorum, Demodex brevis. Eliminates the symptoms of an inflammatory reaction: itching of the skin of the face, a feeling of discomfort and burning, a demodectic rash, preventing the appearance of new rashes.
Peeling with demodicosis
Peeling with demodicosis is really a necessary procedure. With the help of cosmetic face peeling, you can achieve a lifting effect, get rid of freckles, senile spots, wrinkles, scars, acne and many other cosmetic problems.
A medial chemical peel struggles with wrinkles and scars. Mechanical peeling - microcrystalline dermabrasion, skin resurfacing. It cleanses the skin of the face, smooths wrinkles, gives the skin firmness, smoothes scars after acne, chicken pox, treats burns, fresh washings and so on.
Naturally, the procedure is not pleasant. But, nevertheless, it guarantees a really good effect. It is not recommended to conduct the procedure yourself at home. It is advisable to visit a special beauty salon to eliminate unpleasant acne and redness on the skin of the face. Yes, and choose a qualitative treatment for demodectic.
Darsonval with demodicosis
Darsonval with demodicosis is applicable, but with special care. So, it is an instrument designed to influence the tissues of the human body with a pulsed fast-decaying current of high frequency, high voltage and low amperage.
The procedures for darsonvalization in acne are based on the effects of a weak high voltage pulsed alternating current. Current pulses act on the skin through the glass electrode and activate microcirculation, expand the capillaries of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, eliminate vascular spasm. The action of currents lowers the sensitivity threshold of pain receptors to external stimuli, which provides a pronounced analgesic and antipruritic effect. In addition, darsonvalization improves metabolic processes in the skin and subcutaneous fat, increases tissue nutrition and oxygen supply, and normalizes the secretion of sebaceous glands.
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Ozone therapy with demodicosis
Ozone therapy with demodicosis is one of the modern methods for eliminating skin problems. This procedure is really capable to help with the treatment of the problem and has earned the trust of many people. However, one ozonotherapy will be small. It is necessary to use other measures in the complex! Ozone in the right doses acts as an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, bactericidal, antiviral, cytostatic, anti-stress, fungicidal and analgesic. Ozone therapy is now successfully used in almost all areas of medicine, including dermatology and cosmetology.
The fundamental difference between ozonotherapy and other cosmetic products and procedures is a double action, both on the surface of the body and in the middle of the body, which leads to normalization of nutrition, moistening, protection and renewal of metabolic processes in the skin. The approach to treatment and choice of techniques is strictly individual. In the cosmetology practice, methods of introducing ACS into the dermis, subcutaneous fat and intracapillary injections have been widely used, which can effectively fight cellulite, lipodystrophy, reduce wrinkles, improve the turgor of the skin and treat various dermatolocosmetological diseases. Treatment of demodecosis in this way is widely used.
Facial cleansing with demodicosis
Cleaning the face with demodicosis can be done manually. But, for this it is worthwhile to invite a person who understands the sense in this matter. After all, it would seem that it can be simpler, you can clean your skin yourself - you pressed the eel and the pimple jumped out. But such self-activity often leads to the formation at best of bruises, and at worst - ugly scars, which can be eliminated only when carrying out skin resurfacing.
A good preliminary preparation for the procedure, the correct location of the hands in relation to the skin, the ability to correctly calculate the pressure force - will make manual cleaning as gentle and effective as possible. In addition, the cosmetician, who cleanses the skin with his hands, works with each individual comedon. Therefore, with the correct manual cleaning, the comedone is completely removed, because otherwise, inflammation develops on the skin.
Before carrying out manual cleaning of the face, the skin should be cleaned with a washing-up liquid. Then, steam should be done to allow the pores to be dilated and the acne comedones squeezed out without much effort. After that, the actual cleaning is carried out, while the beautician's fingers turn into sterile napkins. After the end of the cleansing, masks are applied to the skin, which have an anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive effect. After removing the masks, it is possible to use darsenval, to improve blood microcirculation, reduce inflammation and resolve the dense inflammatory elements. This is how to carry out manual cleaning of the face with problem skin (pimples, demodex, acne).
Laser treatment of demodectic
Laser treatment of demodectic is effective. The problem is eliminated by unique light streams directed to the skin, this is purely a cosmetology tool. Advantages: this type of treatment does not cause allergic reactions, side effects and addiction, it is comfortable and painless, reduces the risk of life-threatening diseases, the result persists for a long time.
Under the influence of the laser, there is an improvement in healing and recovery processes in all tissues of the body. Significantly increases immunity. Laser therapy has analgesic, spasmolytic, immunostimulating, antibacterial, anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory action. In addition, laser therapy improves vascular tone, including, and peripheral circulation.
The main factor of the laser is a specially directed light flux, whose influence on living tissue can be called unique. In this case, something foreign is not introduced into the body, but only the system of self-regulation changes gently, in which some violations have occurred due to some reasons. Laser therapy is not addictive, since the procedures are conducted from 5 to 15 courses, and repeat 2-3 times a year, with acute diseases leads the body to complete recovery, and in chronic forms of the disease - to a prolonged remission, and as a result - to improve the quality of life . This treatment of demodectic is modern.
Treatment of demodicosis with nitrogen
Treatment of demodicosis with nitrogen was called cryotherapy. Such a service is available in any beauty salon. This method has been used in practice for more than 40 years.
Liquid nitrogen is successfully used to remove warts, keratosis and other viral benign neoplasms.
It freezes water in tissues, for example, warts and leads to a deep vasospasm. On the site of such moxibustion, a crust forms, which eventually tears away, and in its place a new pink skin is formed. Since these formations on the skin are viral in nature, it is not always possible to get rid of them, affecting them only from the outside. In some cases, internal treatment and oncologist advice may be needed. Since nitrogen has found its application in dermatology, it has become much easier to cope with serious skin diseases, it also helps in cases when even hormonal ointments or hormonal ointments do not help even more. In addition, liquid nitrogen in cryotherapy rejuvenates the skin.
Cryomassage
Cryomassage in demodicosis helps to achieve a therapeutic and cosmetological effect. It is based on a short-term exposure to cold tissue. The cold first causes a sharp spasm of the vessels, and then their fairly persistent expansion. Due to this, peripheral blood supply improves and all metabolic processes are accelerated, due to which necessary vitamins, amino acids and trace elements are introduced into the skin. 10-15 minutes after the procedure, the patient feels warmth to the face - as if something had opened in the skin and she was breathing.
Like chemical peeling, cryomassage helps exfoliate the surface layers of the epidermis and the nucleation of young healthy cells. But with cryomassage, this process is more physiologically and gently. After the massage, the sebum is significantly reduced and the face "comes to life" - becomes fresh, pink, as if glowing from the inside. In addition, liquid nitrogen excellently cares for the skin and helps prevent its aging.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy with demodicosis is necessary. The course of treatment of the disease by cryotherapy is usually 10-15 or more procedures (cryodermabrasion, cryopilling) in various combinations, usually 2-3 times a week. A joint therapy is required from the dermatologist and dermatocosmetologist. In this case, medications affect demodex, and cosmetic procedures restore the protective functions of the skin to the point where the skin can independently cope with the parasite.
In addition, patients should be examined by an endocrinologist, to review the diet, it is better to switch to dairy-vegetable food during treatment. Before the treatment of hamsters, you must get rid of all cosmetics and accessories (powder brushes, lipstick brushes) and avoid using decorative cosmetics throughout the treatment. To moisturize the skin, use light gels, preferably in single packs or in a container with a dispenser to prevent mites from entering the vial.
Recommended daily change of bed linen and more frequent washing of pillows and blankets followed by ironing on both sides, as the temperature effects are harmful to the causative agent of the disease.
Treatment of demodectic is long, because for each patient we select an individual scheme.
Specific prevention of inflammation does not exist, but if you comply with the diet, properly take care of the skin, do not use someone else's cosmetics, the likelihood of falling ill sharply decreases. Patients who achieved stable remission in spring and autumn during the exacerbation of inflammation should switch to vegetable food, pay more attention to the skin condition and conduct preventive activities by visiting the dermatocosmetologist.
New in the treatment of demodectic
New in the treatment of demodicosis is a few techniques that do not require the use of medications.
Face cryomassage or cold massage. This procedure has a beneficial effect on skin immunity and is recommended to correct the problem. But it is conditional, brings only relief and a pleasant coolness on the face. If you need to quickly relieve the exacerbation and get rid of itching and burning, it will be effective.
Laser therapy. Effective drug-free treatment, which also gives a conditional result and is applied after the treatment of the disease. Treatment takes place by unique light streams directed to the skin, this is purely a cosmetic tool.
TCA peeling. Do not confuse with the usual peeling, since the latter is contraindicated in this disease. This is the procedure for cleaning the skin from an infected cell layer. Skin rejuvenates, pigmentation, wrinkles, acne scars, scars and scars decrease, itching and clogging disappear, the relief is leveled, and inflammation occurs.
Ozone therapy. This procedure is really capable of helping with the treatment of ailment and earned the trust of many people. However, one ozonotherapy will be small. It is necessary to use other measures in the complex! Ozone in the right doses acts as an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, bactericidal, antiviral, cytostatic, anti-stress, fungicidal and analgesic. Ozonotherapy is now successfully used in almost all areas of medicine, including dermatology and cosmetology.
Plasmophoresis. It can only be used in conjunction with other methods (methods) of treatment. The procedure is quite dangerous and is contraindicated for many. It is necessary to consult with a specialist and, probably, the delivery of tests. The process itself is painless for a person.
Diet with demodicosis
Diet under demodicosis plays an important role. Improper nutrition in contrast creates an optimal environment for the existence and reproduction of the tick.
Refuse to have from salty, sweet, smoked and spicy, because such products can cause irritation of the shell of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to even more skin inflammation. It is important that there is as little glucose as possible in the diet, since it represents the most favorable feeding for ticks. It is also necessary to exclude honey and citrus fruits, since these foods intensify the allergic reaction caused by the vital activity of parasites.
Vegetables, sour-milk products and unsweetened fruits should be found in the diet as often as possible, since such products as yoghurt, fermented baked milk, cottage cheese and yogurt have a beneficial effect on the intestines, and fiber, contained in plant foods, will help purify the gastrointestinal tract from food debris.
Diet in the disease recommends enriching the diet with cereals. To do this, the menu should appear grain bread and a variety of cereals, such as oatmeal, pearl barley, buckwheat and millet. Drinking regime for the time of dieting in case of illness should be strengthened, so it is worth to drink more compotes, water, unsweetened teas and juices. This will make the treatment of demodicosis really effective.