Symptoms of demodicosis appear as a result of the active activity of the demodex mite. It lives in sebaceous glands, glands located in cartilages on the eyelids, and hair follicles. A parasite can be put under the skin of people and mammals. And if you believe the statistics, microscopic dimensions did not prevent him from penetrating into the body of almost every person on the planet.
What causes demodicosis symptoms?
For a long time, demodexes can live in the upper layers of the epidermis and not make themselves felt. Supporting the vital functions of this tick is succeeded by the dead cells that they feed on. But they can not penetrate deeper.
Like any pathogenic microorganism, demodex reacts to weakening of immunity. And as soon as the immune system begins to malfunction, the parasite sneaks into the deep layer, after which the first symptoms of demodicosis begin to appear. Causes their inflammatory process, provoked by the active activity of ticks.
Disadvantages are:
- inadequate hygiene;
- too frequent hikes in saunas and baths;
- use of cosmetics based on hormones;
- use of certain drugs;
- elderly age;
- excessive production of sebum;
- irradiation with ultraviolet rays;
- various chronic diseases.
The main symptoms of demodectic
Demodex most often suffers from skin on:
- face;
- nasolabial folds;
- eyebrows;
- centuries;
- chin;
- forehead;
- ears.
All other parts of the body can sometimes be affected, but this happens, as practice shows, very infrequently.
The main symptoms of demodicosis of the head of eyebrows can be considered:
- numerous acne;
- acne ;
- red spots;
- small abscesses;
- ulcers;
- severe itching;
- expansion of pores;
- characteristic greasy gloss on the skin;
- loss of hair in the lesions;
- peeling;
- sensation of stiffness of the epidermis;
- appearance of skin on the skin.
Some people with demodectic can significantly increase in size nose - in the literal sense of the word it becomes like a potato or a large plum. If this symptom takes place, then the disease is at a neglected stage.
It is easy to recognize the symptoms of demodectic eyelids. First of all, you should pay attention to tear, which, as a rule, is accompanied by intense loss of eyelashes. A characteristic sign of infection with decodex is the accumulation of scales of exfoliated skin at the base of the eyelashes.