The mere thought of lice numb and causes disgust. This is a rather unpleasant disease that can befall everyone. Parasites on the hair are very unpleasant, but sometimes pubic lice can appear on the eyelashes and eyebrows, which causes even more fear and disgust.
Reasons for the appearance
Phytiasis, in which eyelashes and eyebrows are affected, is a rare disease. The manifestation of its initial symptoms remains unnoticed, which contributes to the spread of lice. There are several reasons why infection with parasites occurs.
Direct contact
The most common way is as a result of direct contact with an infected person. Most often this occurs during sexual intercourse. Such lice are able to move quickly through the body, moving higher, including on the eyelashes and eyebrows. Infection can also occur when shaking hands with a sick person.
When pediculosis occurs in the pubic region, the infected person experiences intolerable itching, as a result of which the affected area is constantly scratched. This leads to the accumulation of louse eggs and adult insects under the nails. After that, it is enough to rub your eyes to move the parasites to the eyelashes and eyebrows.
Using other people's things
Infection with lice is also possible when using items common with a sick person, such as a hat or bedding. In addition, you can become infected using mascara testers at the cosmetics store. Infection also occurs in crowded places. For example, such places are a pool or sauna. Infection with lice of this nature is extremely rare, but safety precautions should be observed.
Itβs not easy to get rid of them.
Lice larvae are characterized by a higher degree of viability than adult parasites. They are able to remain viable for over a week. Infection can occur even through washed laundry. Parasites attach to the hairs of the eyebrows and to the eyelashes due to the stickiness of the component that they secrete. Therefore, they can not even be washed off with running water.
How to eliminate lice?
The process of eliminating lice when they occur on the eyelashes and eyebrows is very time-consuming. After the parasites enter the body, they attach to the skin. At the same time, the insect begins to feed on the blood of a sick person and secrete a special component that provokes the development of infection and the appearance of severe itching. After that, the wound remains a secret that prevents blood coagulation, and therefore the bite does not heal for a long time. With an increase in the area of ββwounds, there is an increase in the number of infected foci that can lead to inflammation of the conjunctiva. A safe way to solve the problem of lice on the eyelashes and eyebrows is to completely cut the hair. In addition, the treatment of phthiasis occurs in the following ways.
Chemical way
The chemical method of treatment is carried out using special creams and ointments, which are prescribed by an ophthalmologist. The following anti-pedicular drugs are used:
- Medifox
- "Pedilin."
- Nittifor.
- Permethrin.
- Nike.
Medications should be applied to the infected area with gentle movements. When processing eyelashes, it is necessary to avoid getting the drug into the eyes, since such products are distinguished by their aggressiveness and are dangerous to the eyes. Before starting the application procedure, the product must be diluted in warm boiled water in 1: 1 proportions.
Chemicals must be applied with a cotton swab. Application is made by the growth of hairs. The average duration of the procedure is 30 minutes, after which the applied product should be washed off under running water. These drugs contain one active component and require repeated treatment of the infected area after 7 days to consolidate the achieved effect.
Ointments
In addition to aggressive medications, mercury and sulfuric ointments can be effective in controlling ciliary lice.
Before applying medicinal ointments, it is required to pre-treat the hairline with petroleum jelly. Then, using a cotton swab, the ointment is applied to the eyelid. To achieve the effect, this procedure is required to be carried out up to 5 times a day. The duration of treatment is 1 month. It is forbidden to use products containing vinegar or kerosene, because of the danger they pose to the eye area. To speed up the healing process, other areas of the hairline on which parasites live should be treated.
Mechanical way
The mechanical way to get rid of lice is good because it is completely safe. To solve the problem of phthiasis, a special scallop is used, with the help of which the parasites are combed out. The disadvantage of this method is the duration of the combing process. You need to complete the procedure daily for two weeks. Repeat combing until a complete removal of eggs and adult parasites from the infected area of ββthe eyelashes and eyebrows is achieved. In addition to combing with a comb, tweezers can be used to combat lice.
Before you start the procedure, lubricate the eyebrows and eyelashes with petroleum jelly - this will slow down the insect. Then, with the help of tweezers, each larva and parasite are removed. It is not recommended to conduct such a procedure on your own, it is better to seek help from a loved one. When removing parasites mechanically, check that the parasites or the fluid they release does not penetrate the eyes. Otherwise, ingestion will contribute to the development of conjunctivitis.
Additional measures
During the treatment of lice on eyelashes, the photo of which is presented above, it is necessary to process the linen of an infected person: both bed and underwear. Soak it in hot water before washing for 1-2 hours. Subsequent washing should be carried out at maximum temperature with the addition of detergent or detergent. When the washed laundry is dry, heat treatment should be done with an iron, ironing the laundry on both sides. Personal items that are in the infected daily routine should be treated with antiseptic agents. After the bedding and clothes are washed and ironed, they can be additionally treated with some kind of preparation, the action of which is aimed at the destruction of insect larvae (A-vapor aerosol, etc.). In addition to treatment for lice on the eyelashes and eyebrows, preventive measures should also be taken.
Prevention Rules
To prevent the development of lice on the eyelashes of a child and an adult, it is recommended to adhere to some rules:
- Hygiene. Regular showering and bathing, washing allow you to notice the appearance of lice and start treatment on time.
- When in public areas, increased precautions must be taken.
- Washing hands and treating areas of the body through which infection could occur upon contact with outsiders.
- Do not allow general use of hygiene items.
- Avoid contact with infected people.