Demodex: causes and treatment What is this "demodex" parasite? As it turned out, it is a mite that inhabits and parasitizes human hair follicles and mammals. They also spread in the glands of the cartilage of the eyelids. What is the reason for their occurrence and how to get rid of them?


The size of the tick is very small, it can not be seen. But still it is very dangerous for humans. The tick has a negative effect on the body. Approximately 97% of people suffer from this parasite. Studies have shown that people with different age, occupation and social status suffer from demodex. These studies have been conducted for dozens of years.

Harm of demodex

Disease causes redness of the skin in a patient. Hair from the scalp may be poured. There is irritation of the skin and damage to some areas. Ticks need food, they are usually saturated with substances from different glands. Demodex sits deep under the skin and absorbs all substances from the roots and the hair itself.

Demodex etches the body with negative bacteria. In the evening, the tick comes out of the hair, and when it returns again, harmful bacteria enter with it. Skin condition worsens, acne and acne occur, the skin becomes oily. You can feel itching.

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The most common symptom is blepharitis. This is when the edges of the eyelids turn red, they are always itchy, and by evening it's getting worse. In some patients, the disease causes the loss of eyelashes. It is possible to note such a symptom as constant tearfulness and a feeling that there is something in the eye, chronic conjunctivitis develops.

There is a different kind of itchy ears, itchy scalp. Can be itchy eyes and cysts drop out, on the face there are spots of red color, the skin peels off and becomes oily.

Causes of Demodex

Many people do not even realize that they are carriers of demodex. The tick can develop and eat for years, and the person does not suspect anything about it. Usually it is located at the main surface of the skin layer. So the immune system does not react to it.

When using corticosteroid ointments, the female dermodex lays its eggs deep under the skin. And then the body reacts. The immune system works. There is irritation and the mite begins to develop. The chronic form of the disease is caused by weak immunity.

There have been cases when the mite was triggered by the use of cosmetic products containing bioadditives and hormones. The development of demodex is also influenced by a long visit to the sauna and sauna.

The correct indicator that you have this tick is the feeling that your head itches, your face itches. The disease affects the cheeks, forehead, the lower half of the nose. Ticks appear in the evening.

To identify demodex, your dermatologist will advise you to take the analysis. And on the same day you will find out if you have a tick.

Treatment of Demodex

  • Chlorophyll. To get rid of demodex help chlorophyll. Within a week, the results will be visible. You need to drip in the eyes for three drops. And as an ointment use "Amitrusine."The procedure should be done once a day. Chlorophyll can be manufactured at home. For this, you need to take the greens and squeeze the juice from it. There will be chlorophyll. Drip it should be immediately on preparation. Trichopol and diet. First of all, we recommend using a small diet. For this it is necessary to remove from the diet fat, spicy and salty foods. And to drink pills trihopol. The first 5 days to drink 1 t. 3 times a day. Three days of rest. Then 10 days to drink 1 t. 1 time per day. Then a week break. Next 10 days we drink 1 t. 2 times a day. In doing so, use the ointment "benzyl benzoate".Apply three times a day. Some repeat the course of treatment through time.
  • Pure solidol. We prepare an effective ointment from pure solidol( young).You can buy at any auto parts store. We add to the ointment of olive oil and a miracle the product is ready for use. At the same time try to eat less eggs, milk, chicken during treatment. Tar and economic soap. An excellent folk method for getting rid of demodex. Apply it should be before going to bed. It is known that demodex is sensitive to alkaline preparations. So you should gently rub alcohol with the edge of the eyelids. But we recommend wiping them with tar or household soap. To do this procedure, you should take an ear wax, soaped with soap and a little wet it, you can now lubricate your eyelids. Do not rinse off soap.
  • Tansy. If you decide to lubricate the eyelids with tar soap, you should still prepare drops of tansy. To do this, brew 1 tablespoon. Tansy in a glass of boiling water. Insisting hour. Elixir dig in three times a day during the day for 2 drops. The remaining solution is used as compresses. We put them for 30 minutes. We make the procedure daily.
  • The regent. Quite an extreme kind of treatment. It should be used only as a last resort. The regent is a drug from the Colorado beetle. One ampoule should be mixed with a liter of purified water. Then we put it on the affected places. After five applications, the disease recedes. This is a dangerous drug and is a poison. Therefore, it should be used carefully. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
  • Streptocide. An excellent and effective remedy for a parasite is a streptocide. In addition, it is also a great prevention of demodex. The tick causes discomfort and skin irritation. Take a pack of streptocide and rub the pills to the state of the powder. It is necessary to thoroughly clean the face before the procedure. This will open the pores and allow deeper penetration of the agent under the skin and destroy the mites. Wash and wipe your face with a tonic. And now;Rub our face with powder. Apply once a day.
  • Antibiotic and Resorcinol. There is a great way to get rid of the tick. Recommend to make lotions from the following mixture. To do this, mix the antibiotic( consult a dermatologist) and 5% solution of "Resorcinol".Add a little sulfur to the mixture. Apply this tool as often as possible for an hour or two. In a day the skin will be peeled off, but at treatment it is normal. Avoid the sun's rays at this time. During treatment it is better to be at home. Duration of treatment can last for a month. The solution is made cold, otherwise it will cause a negative reaction and lead to more irritation.

With demodex, you can not wash with ordinary tap water. It is recommended to wipe with salicylic alcohol, which is diluted with boiled water. Usually, the tick lives on the skin of the face and head. Therefore these places should be well processed. Change constantly towels and bed linen. Before use, you should pass iron things. Demodex can be cured, so you do not have to worry. If there are suspicions, then it is necessary to immediately consult a dermatologist.