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Tick. Four letters – and an instant, vivid emotion: disgust. Millions of years of evolution have taught us: any insect on the skin is an enemy and a danger.
Meanwhile, Demodex – which is a mite – lives quietly and imperceptibly with us. It belongs to the commensals – those who live with us without causing harm, and even benefiting us: it cleanses the skin of dead cells and sebum.
It's impossible to see demodex without a microscope, but rest assured - it's here. Simply because everyone has it except babies.
Is demodex a disease?
The presence of demodex is not a disease.
The problem arises when the number of ticks increases dramatically.
☝️ This is what demodicosis is called.
Symptoms of demodicosis
Demodicosis can manifest itself with the following symptoms:
- persistent redness of the facial skin
- acne-like rashes
- itching and burning
- peeling skin
- redness of the eyelids and crusts on the eyelashes
Important to know
Demodex in such cases is always a marker, not the cause of the problem .
Its active reproduction may indicate:
- underlying skin disease
- skin barrier disruption
- change in the composition of sebum
- other dermatological problems
Is it necessary to destroy demodex?
So we come to the word “destroy.” No matter how unpleasant it is to realize that there are mites on the skin, starting to destroy them uncontrollably with various means is like burning down a forest because of one ant.
The problem will not go away, and may even get worse.
How to act correctly?
- Contact a dermatologist and show the problem.
- If demodicosis is suspected, an analysis (skin scraping or eyelash examination) is performed to assess the number of mites.
- The doctor will determine the root cause of the problem and select individual care and treatment.
When to see a dermatologist
Our body and the entire living world are more complicated than it seems. It is impossible to know everything - that is why it is worth trusting specialists in matters of health.
Don't guess: is this demodicosis?
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