The treatment of demodicosis (infection of the skin with mites of the genus
Demodex) is a serious task for modern dermatology. This is due to the high
adaptability of parasites to the pharmaceutical agents used to destroy them,
which in turn increases the risk of the disease passing from the primary form
to the secondary, requiring the selection of more complex therapies.
There are five main drugs used to treat primary demodicosis. The presented
publication is devoted to the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of
each of these tools.
1. Stromectol
The quality assurance offered by Canadian companies has led those who suffer
from this condition to consider Canada the main destination when it comes to
their medication needs. Hundreds of thousands of patients have acquired
critical relief through their Canadian output, and their accessibity
countrywide has enabled even more people who are struggling with Demodicosis to
reap the benefits.
Americans happen to be among the largest groups of people seeking to buy Stromectolfrom Canada. This is largely attributable to several reasons, such as
quality, availability and affordability; all of which Canadians provide in
abundance. This explains why this so popular treatment for Demodicosis is one
of the most sought after worldwide.
Stromectol has a powerful acaricidal (anti-tick)
effect, causing rapid paralysis and death of parasites. In rare cases,
especially when patients live in a sanitary-unfavorable
environment, it makes sense to repeat the reception after 14 days, in the same
dosage.
A conditional disadvantage of Stromectol is the
need to accurately calculate the individual dose, since an overdose of this
drug can cause muscle cramps and paralysis.
2. Permethrin (5%)
Acaricidal drug of external action, causing paralysis of the nervous system
Demodex. Permethrin is applied to the skin of the trunk and limbs, excluding
the neck and head, for three days at night.
It is considered the most effective external remedy due to the rapid death
of ticks and the low probability of developing undesirable complications, but
it is prohibited for use in any other, parallel skin diseases.
3. Crotamiton (10%)
An effective, but inconvenient to use external drug that has a slow toxic
effect on the tick. Crotamiton is applied to the entire body, except for the
head, twice with an interval of 24 hours. At the same time, it is possible to
wash off the product only 48 hours after the first application.
The advantage of the drug is the absence of contraindications, with the
exception of soaking dermatitis, and the disadvantage is not very pleasant,
although a faint smell.
4. Lindane (1%)
A topical medication that causes the death of subcutaneous mites through
paralysis of their nervous system. It is applied to the entire body, except for
the face, for a period of at least three hours (optimally — for the whole
night). The course of therapy is 3 days.
Lindane demonstrates high effectiveness in the fight against demodicosis,
but is not suitable for people with weakened immunity: those who have recently
had any bacterial-viral infection, HIV patients, etc.
5. Benzyl Benzoate (10-25%)
An external agent with the ability to penetrate the chitinous covering of
the parasite and kill it within 30 minutes. It is applied at night, washed off
in the morning. On the fourth day, the procedure must be repeated.
It should be noted that in practice, 10% benzyl benzoate shows mediocre
results and helps a small number of patients.
Conclusion
As follows from the analysis above, the best drug for the treatment of
demodicosis is Stromectol. However, the final
decision on choosing the optimal drug should always be made by the doctor,
based on the study of the patient’s medical history and the general assessment
of his physical condition.
