Eyes are one of the most important organs in a person. Although they are not considered vital, with their help there is a perception of the surrounding world. Therefore, the body should be carefully monitored. And in case of problems, you need to get rid of them as soon as possible, especially if it's an eye mite. In medicine, this ailment is called demodecosis. Usually people with weakened immunity fall into the risk group (especially those who have only had any illness). The disease manifests itself on the eyelashes, eyebrows and neighboring areas. The parasite is noticeable even to strangers.
Symptoms of eye mite
The microorganism, getting on the skin, climbs into the hair follicle, where it starts to multiply. At the site of infection, there is obvious irritation. There is a constant itch of the eyes, eyebrows, eyelids and neighboring areas. There are also small swelling and redness of the affected areas. In the morning, there may be cases when it is simply impossible to open one or both eyes at once because of the glueing of eyelashes. On the roots of the hairs there is a crust that constantly flakes. All this is accompanied by loss of eyelashes - about ten per day.
Small parts of the skin can get into the eye, which causes additional irritation and often even suppuration. In the blood there are toxins, which secrete the eye mite Demodex, like all other representatives of its kind. All this leads to the development of various allergies , accompanied by a runny nose, inflammation of the mucosa, the appearance of irritations on the skin.
Drops from the eye mite
The disease is manifested in many people equally. In this case, each person has his own stage, as well as the degree of decay of immunity. Different drugs are prescribed for different people. One of the most effective drops are:
- Colbiocin. An antibacterial drug that contains colistin, chloramphenicol and some other components. An association of several antibiotics guarantees antibacterial and antifungal activity. Due to the safety of all components, this medicine can even be used in pediatrics.
- Eubetal antibiotic. This drug consists of corticosteroids and substances that resist the simplest organisms. Due to this, microbes are destroyed, inflammation is removed with minimal treatment.
- Prenatsid. This medicine contains the latest-generation glucocorticoid, which is more effective than its predecessors. The drug is able to quickly remove allergic symptoms. The drug is safe even during prolonged use.
Treating ointment from eye mite
The main drug that is used to control the parasite is Demalan ointment. It is applied to the edges of the eyelids several times a day. Before this, the affected areas must be cleaned from the crusts with the help of a calendula tincture containing alcohol and cotton wool. Similarly, treat other places, including eyebrows and ears.
To remove allergic reactions to the products of mites, Prenatsid ointment is used for a week. It is necessary to handle places where irritation is manifested. When purulent blepharitis is recommended the use of Colbiocin or Eubetal antibiotic for ten days.
Treatment of eye mites with folk remedies at home
There are several effective folk remedies that help combat this problem.
Masks from laundry soap
To do this, you need to soap your palm until the appearance of foam and apply it to the affected area, and better on the entire face. Leave for an hour. Do not flush the old layer repeat the procedure. So it is necessary to do four times a day. Treatment is performed until complete recovery.
Compresses made of black currant
Ingredients:
- dried currants - half a cup;
- water - 2 cups.
Preparation and use
Berries pour water, put on fire. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool. The resulting broth is moistened with a cloth or cotton wool and rubs the affected areas. The procedure should be repeated several times a day until complete recovery.