Subcutaneous mite is a serious problem for some people. Its presence is indicated by negative manifestations on the skin. One of the favorite habitat of ticks becomes subcutaneous face.

The essence of the problem

Subcutaneous mite is often called acne or mite Demodex folliculorum, which is the causative agent of demodectic mange. It inhabits in the follicles of thin, bright hairs that grow, for example on the face, as in the follicles of the eyelashes. At all stages of this parasite feeds on epithelial cells. Another member of the genus Demodex - Demodex brevis - dwells in the sebaceous glands in the skin of the eyelids and face. Both of these species live on the skin of many people as well as pets, and only in some cases lead to the development of the disease.

In one hair follicle can live up to 25 individuals D folliculorum; D brevis in the sebaceous glands are more reclusive. D folliculorum mite length ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.4 mm, D brevis approximately half as: length of 0.15 mm to 0.2 mm. They have eight legs, on which they can travel at a speed of 8-14 mm / h.

The life cycle of subcutaneous mite begins with the mating of his parents at the external opening of the hair follicle; it is believed that this occurs at night.

After mating, the female goes deep into the follicle, and so lays eggs. The average duration of the life cycle of subcutaneous mite is 14.5 days, and this time, they are about 120 hours of adult individuals; before they go through the stages of egg, larva, nymph and protonymph. The female can live up to five days after she lay their eggs.

Females subcutaneous mite throughout life remain inside of the follicle, where they were born, and males, moving along the surface of the skin from one follicle to another, looking for females to mate.

It is expected that during the life of the subcutaneous mite settles in the skin of each person: human beings are born free of this parasite, and in 70 years he lives in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of virtually all people.

Infections caused by subcutaneous mite, occur with equal frequency in women and men. The likelihood of developing the disease does not depend on the number of hair follicles in humans, but it may be related to the number of sebaceous glands. The majority of patients who develop demodex, there is a weakening of immunity due to disease or old age, but sometimes this disease also occurs in children and young people.

Symptoms

In most cases, subcutaneous mite affects the skin of the face and eyelids, and sometimes the only symptoms appear on the skin of the chest and back. On the face or the body formed rosacea, and lots of strong peeling skin. Also found subcutaneous mite induced eye disease - Demodectic blepharitis, which is characterized by the following symptoms:

• Peeling century;
• Loss of eyelashes;
• Inflammation of the conjunctiva (mucous membrane of the eye);
• Dry eye.

Treatment

Acne can be treated as the OTC and drugs, which are sold only by prescription.

Recommendations for treatment of demodectic mange in the home:

• Every day, wash your hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   and eyelashes shampoo with tea tree oil;
• Wash your face with soap and water every day, which includes tea tree oil;
• Apply to the affected skin cream or ointment with a five percent concentration of tea tree oil - this will prevent the further proliferation of subcutaneous mite;
• Within one week, do not use decorative cosmetics Cosmetics - whether to use it on all cylinders ;
• Throw away old makeup, and buy a new one;
• Buy new pillows, wash and iron the linens;
• Ask your spouse to be examined on demodekoz, even if he has no symptoms if he live mites in the skin, you may have had a relapse;
• Take pets to the veterinarian for an examination.

If after a few weeks the inflammation becomes less pronounced, the physician may prescribe an ointment containing antibiotics and steroids. Such an ointment used for one week, and then they are replaced with antibiotic ointment, which should be used in combination with the ointment with a ten percent concentration of tea tree oil.

For the treatment of demodectic mange can also be used procedures are conducted in a doctor's office. For example, subcutaneous mite can defraud the surface of the hair follicles by means of the volatile liquid and a solution of 0.5% proparacaine. Five minutes after application of the substances applied to the skin of 70% alcohol solution. It is believed that this method of treatment allows for three weeks significantly relieve symptoms of demodectic mange, as well as reduce the number of subcutaneous mites. However, these agents should be used with great caution, especially in lesions of the skin around the eyes.

Typically, the symptoms of demodectic virtually disappear in three to four weeks after initiation of treatment. If during this time there was an improvement, it is necessary once again to see a doctor and undergo more thorough examination since, perhaps, the symptoms are caused by other diseases. However, treatment may not produce the results and if the patient is not accurately comply with the recommendations of the doctor.

Forecast

When demodicosis forecast is very favorable. Completely get rid of subcutaneous mite can be extremely rare, but with proper treatment significantly reduced its number, and the symptoms disappear demodectic mange. Ate the patient is healthy and respects the basic rules of hygiene, the likelihood of recurrence of the disease is low. To prevent You can use various means to care for the skin Skin Care as a habit , Which include tea tree oil.

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