Subcutaneous tick

Often a person has seizures of unexplained itching in the scalp or face. Basically, many people associate this condition with the manifestation of allergy or stress. However, in cases of increased intensity of pruritus, accompanied by acne and scaling, demodecosis takes place. This disease provokes a subcutaneous tick.

In fact, itching on the skin is an allergic reaction to the results of the life of this microscopic parasite. A subcutaneous tick in a person settles in the follicles of the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Parasites even spread to the ducts in the sebaceous glands.

The initial stages of demodecosis do not differ in the severity of the symptoms. The disease becomes unbearable in the case of a weakened state of the body, caused by stress or an ailment. Against the background of a decrease in immunity, the subcutaneous tick penetrates deeply into the skin layers, causing severe inflammation. On the face of its manifestations may look like a protruding subcutaneous mesh or exacerbation of acne. Visible signs are accompanied by a continuous itching, usually worse after washing in cold water, drinking alcohol or applying cosmetics. It should be noted that acne only contributes to the activation of the parasite. The subcutaneous tick affects the near-glazed space, the forehead area and around the mouth. There are seasonal exacerbations of demodicosis. As a rule, a microscopic parasite is activated in the spring and autumn periods.

Disease, in view of the unoriginal nature of its symptoms, is very problematic to recognize. It is possible to suspect demodicosis in view of factors contributing to the activation of an already existing disease or infection. So, for example, if an animal has demodicosis in the house, it is possible that its owners have long been carriers of a microscopic parasite. At the same time, increasing its influence on the skin condition can provoke chronic or severe stress, pregnancy, hormonal therapy, a violation in the work of the sebaceous glands. A subcutaneous mite can get to you and in the hairdresser when you use unprocessed tools during a haircut.

After a certain time after contact with the source of the disease, the first symptoms appear in the form of itching. The sensation is not accompanied by any redness or flaking. Very often, carriers ignore symptoms, while demodecosis begins to progress, causing serious mental and physical experiences. In many cases, the disease is noted in the whole family, which is due to its easy spread during household contacts. Promoting a deeper penetration of the microscopic parasite can squeeze out acne, in particular at home without the use of an antiseptic.

For a precise diagnosis of demodicosis, a special method of investigation is used, which is a laboratory analysis of scraping from an inflammation affected skin area.

Treatment of subcutaneous mites can be quite long, sometimes last for several years. Given that the disease progresses in the presence of other skin ailments and weakened immunity, therapeutic measures should include the prevention of exacerbations of skin diseases, increasing immunity and getting rid of a microscopic parasite.

To destroy it apply a variety of ointments (Sernaya, Wilkinson's ointment ), suppressing the activity of the tick. Particularly severe cases suggest an intensification of the therapeutic effect by the course of antibiotics and physiotherapy procedures. It is also recommended to adhere to a special diet, in which must be present vegetables, lactic products, fruits.