What we calleyelash parasites are actually Demodexes living in the eyelids. These demodexes, defined as parasites, cause blockage of the channels in the eyelids as they multiply over time. Depending on this effect, negativities such as chronic blepharitis, dry eye, burning and stinging sensation in the eye occur. Based on this alone, we can say that demodexes are a problem that must be treated. So how is eyelash parasite treated? What do we need to know at the point of treatment?
How Do We Get Rid of Eyelash Parasites?
We need to consider the methods to be applied at the point of getting rid of demodexes under different headings. Let’s proceed in this way.
Of course Cleanliness Matters
The first thing you will pay attention to in order to get rid of Demodex mites and prevent the mites from multiplying is your eyelid hygiene. You need to constantly clean your eyelids in a routine. This way you can prevent the parasites from multiplying. It will be useful to use auxiliary products for cleaning. Regular care with products such as special eye cleansing foam containing tea tree oil will help prevent the proliferation of demodex. Before forgetting, we should not only consider cleaning as eyelid care.
It is also necessary to pay attention to routines such as regular face cleansing and removing make-up materials.
Hot Compress Applications
Hot compresses applied to the eyelids can be effective in removing mites and mite-induced rashes by relaxing the meibomian glands. However, these applications should also be done regularly.
Applying Doctor-Supervised Treatments
Home treatments may not always be sufficient. In such a case, it may be necessary to resort to treatments to be applied by specialist doctors. For example IPL treatment. In IPL treatment, the inflammation caused by mites at the base of the eyelashes is relieved and the work of the sebaceous glands is regulated, providing relief in the eye.
Applications such as cleaning the edges of the eyelid with special tools can also be shown as treatments to be applied by specialist doctors.
Medication and Cream Treatments
If your doctor deems it appropriate, he or she may recommend some medicines and creams. These drugs, which often have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, can also be beneficial against demodexes and the effects they cause.
When we consider all these, we should not forget that eyelash parasites can seriously affect our eye health. Paying attention to eye hygiene and applying the treatments recommended by the doctor will be effective in preventing all these problems.
