Zheleznitsa acne, or demodecosis, is a skin disease caused by a tick of the same name (Demodex folliculorum), which parasitizes in the sebaceous glands and human hair follicles. And the skin during the illness does not look very aesthetically pleasing, which encourages people to turn to a dermatologist as soon as possible.
Parasites causing the disease
Demodex folliculorum is a genus of parasitic ticks that live inside or near hair follicles in mammals or humans. The most common place for reproduction and life of ticks is the face: mainly the eyelids, eyelashes, eyebrows, nasolabial folds, it is possible to develop in the ear passages, on the chin (places subject to accumulation of sebum and clogged pores), but in rare cases they can appear where they do not tend to settle. Human parasites are much more dangerous. The tick has the appearance of an elongated transparent worm up to 0.4 mm long, its body consists of two sections, the front of which has four pairs of legs, divided into segments. The mouth apparatus is spoke-shaped, with its help a human parasite eats the secret of the sebaceous glands, which accumulates in hair bags, skin cells, hormones. The body is covered with small scales that help to stay in the follicles. It is capable of movement, therefore it can move freely on the skin, infecting its ever-increasing surface. Active mainly at night, prefers to avoid daylight.
Zheleznitsa acne: life cycle
It starts from the moment the female laid her eggs.
These ticks belong to human bisexual parasites, the female has more rounded forms, is slightly shorter in size, internal fertilization occurs through the genital openings available in both representatives of the species. Mating occurs at the mouth of the hair follicle, while eggs are laid deeper in its cavity or in the cavity of the sebaceous gland. After about three days, an immovable larva with good appetite hatch from the egg. After two days, the larva transforms into a still immobile nymph, and the nymph, in turn, after seventy-two hours turns into a six-legged, able-bodied individual. After two to three days, signs of a mature mite are able to lay new eggs. After performing childbearing functions, the tick dies, and its body decomposes inside the sebaceous gland. Thus, all metamorphosis occurs in two, at most three weeks and is repetitive, which allows ticks to exist permanently.
Causes and methods of infection
The primary factor in the appearance of this disease is weakening of the immune system in all its manifestations, old age, as well as metabolic disorders of the body. In this case, the tick spreads quickly, almost unhindered.
It is believed that acne zheleznitsa in small colonies constantly lives in the human body, and in most cases it is only a carrier, but at a convenient time, the disease manifests itself. This is due to several reasons:
1. Viral hepatitis, as a direct indicator of a decrease in immunity.
2. Diseases of the endocrine system, when during hormonal failure the body weakens.
3. Diseases of the digestive tract.
4. Malfunctions of the nervous system, unstable mental state, lack of stress tolerance, a tendency to panic perception of reality.
5. The use of hormonal cosmetics. In rare cases.
A tick that affects the skin is activated in the off-season, in cases of severe illnesses of the body, it can accompany a number of other infectious diseases.
Symptoms of Iron Acne
Symptoms are rather lubricated, due to which the disease is difficult to diagnose in the early stages. Complaints, for the most part, are subjective, have an inconsistent character, in complex cases and a running process, they become more pronounced.
Conventionally, the disease can be divided into two main groups:
1. Diseases of the skin .
2. Diseases of the eyelashes and eyes.
During reproduction, the process of life, ticks pollute the hair follicles not only by their direct presence, but also by the decay products of the cells, as a result, bacteria multiply. Complaints about the sensation of itching, irritation on the skin appear, the presence of pustules, acne, pores increase, the skin secretion becomes inflamed, causing redness, tuberosity with the naked eye. Increased excretion of sebum gives an unhealthy shine, gives the skin a grayish tint.
With eyelash damage, the symptoms are similar to the inflammatory processes of the eyeball. The patient more often notes redness and fatigue of the eyes in the evening, itching, swelling of the lower eyelid, cloudy liquid discharge in the morning, later complaints of the appearance of a crust, eyelashes may exfoliate or fall out. In women, the symptoms become more pronounced after using cosmetics, makeup removers.
Diagnostics
Among the diagnostic methods, one can distinguish between the subjective and objective method. The first is visual inspection, especially for eyelash disease.
Laboratory diagnostic methods include scraping, in which samples of the upper layer of the epidermis are taken from the site of the lesion, with an inflammation of the eyes, a ciliary test is done. For reliability, patients are advised not to use cosmetics and makeup removers for several days before taking the test.
Iron ore acne. Prevention
Preventive measures include general strengthening procedures in the offseason, immunoprophylaxis, elimination of immunodeficiency. From local measures to prevent the disease, one can single out the correct timely skin care, the use of proven cosmetics that are suitable directly for you, since human parasites do not like cleanliness. Fans of salon cosmetic procedures need to make sure that the instruments are sterile.
Treatment
The first and main factor in a successful outcome of the disease is a call to a specialist, a dermatologist. When diagnosing this problem with you, do not self-medicate in any case, although there are enough traditional medicine to get rid of the problem.
The most effective treatment is the use of ointments and gels with an antibiotic (trichopolitic ointment, metronidazole gel), sulfuric ointment, in a concentration depending on the location of the disease, “Demalon” ointment. The use of local funds lasts for a month, if necessary more. With such a diagnosis as “Acne zheleznitsa,” the treatment should be comprehensive. Along with ointments, the use of oral antibiotics is recommended - metronidazole and its imported analogue. To maximize the effect, it is necessary to strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor and purchase exclusively prescribed drugs.