HOW DOES HUMAN DEMODEX REPRODUCE AND LIVE IN THE SKIN?

Human demodex has no intermediate host. It passes its whole life in the hair follicle and sebaceous glands of man. It is bisexual and reproduces through intercourse at the openings of hair follicles, after which it goes back to surrounding hair follicles and sebaceous glands to lay eggs and reproduce.

The life cycle of human demodex can be divided into five stagers. It is estimated that about 12 hours after mating, the demodex will lay its eggs which will hatch 60 hours later. After 36 hours of feeding, the demodex larva will moult into undeveloped protonymphs which move with sebum. After another 72 hours, they will moult again into nymphs which are stronger. They are now capable of climbing out of hair follicles and sebaceous glands to the surface of the skin. Another 60 hours later, they finally moult into adult demodex. It takes about 14 days to complete a whole life cycle. The lifespan of a female demodex is longer, about 30-60 days that of a male is shorter. Human demodex is slow in motion, but will increase in temperature. It avoids light, and loves warmth. Therefore, it is more active when its human host is sleeping. Most adult demodex crawl out of the hair follicle at this time to find mates to copulate at the openings.

During these five stages of development , the demodex will molt its shell once and molt its skin thrice. It pierces with its pincers into its human host’s histolytic to feed, absorb nutrients from the hair follicles and sebaceous glands and complete its life cycle. Its secretion, excretion and dead bodies will accumulate in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Its parasitic activities will cause physio-chemical stimulation and local adverse reaction. This may be the basis of the human body? How does it affect our health? Attention and further study are needed to clarify these questions.

There are two styles of the chelicerae inside the pleural aperture. The styles stick from the basal bone and turn to the rear first, then turn down and extend to the pleural aperture leaning against the plain-tube wall. The two club-shaped on chin styles finally protrude from the rear edge of the pleural aperture to form an incomplete partition between the styles. The stylets are capable of penetrating the host’s histocytes. They then suck the cell sap (cytochylema) through the laryngeal bulb into the body.

If the demodex are to numerous, they will widely damage the tissues and cause histo-pathalogical response, and lead to diseases, but they are likely to sap the skin tissue nutrients of their host and enlarge the pores, thereby roughening the skin and affecting the beauty of the host.

A new treatment available is seabuckthorn oil (Hippophae rhamnoides), which is the active ingredient in FACEDOCTOR soap. Its activity is targeted against the mite to reduce the inflammation under the skin and therefore provide relief of the mechanisms that cause the rosacea complex of symptoms. The advantage that patients find with the soap is the elegance of the cleansing vehicle in otherwise sensitive skin, the presence of Vitamin E and aloe Vera which provide additional healing properties, and other active ingredients such as astragalus membraceus and spirodela polyrhiza, useful yeasts that augment the activity of the seabuckthorn oil.
My patients have found this to be well tolerated and useful either as monotherapy or in addition to their other topical and/or systemic medications. We conducted a small placebo-controlled double-blind study in the office which showed that the majority of patients had a reduction of symptomatic erythema as well as reduction of response to triggers.
In conclusion, this study has demonstrated the Face Doctor line of soaps to be an effective natural weapon against the parasite and therefore the disease.

Stokes Sullivan, Deana

Suzanne Grittani, an Ontario pharmacist, suffered with acne rosacea for more than 15 years.

Despite visits to numerous doctors, the use of various prescription drugs and just about every soap and cream available, Grittani said if she had any results at all, they were always short-term. Red irritated patches, characteristic of acne rosacea, would reappear on her cheeks, chin and forehead.

But about 15 months ago, she finally found something that, with daily use, is keeping her skin clear.

Grittani was introduced to FaceDoctor products last July when she took a phone call from Derek Lepage, Public Relations Agent, who offered to send her some samples of FaceDoctor soap. Grittani stressed that she's not a buyer of pharmaceutical products and her comments are strictly based on personal experience.

She still has a photo from a conference she attended last year which shows how inflamed her face was before using the soap.

"You could see I had acne rosacea - what they call a mask on the cheeks, the chin and the forehead - and it was quite red and inflamed with quite a bit of pimpling," she said.

But within three months, there was a marked difference in her skin.

In an interview, Lepage explained that FaceDoctor products were developed based on research in China that has linked skin problems from acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema with a microscopic parasite. It's believed that human demodex folliculorum, a mite that lives in hair follicles and oil glands, can cause the complexion to become rough, lumpy and red, cause hair loss, premature aging of the skin, enlarged pores and acne.

The FaceDoctor complexion soap, medicated "surgeon's soap," beauty cream and shampoo, are formulated with natural seabuckthorn oil as the main active ingredient, which eliminates the demodex mite. Seabuckthorn oil comes from a type of shrub also known as hippophae rhamnoides. Other ingredients in the products include Vitamin E, aloe vera and beneficial yeasts such as astragalus membraceus and spirodela polyrhiza.

The products, which are now available for distribution in Canada through McKesson Wholesale, are being sold in pharmacies including Pharmasave, A and P, and some Dominion and IDA drug stores.

Parkdale Pharmacy on

Elizabeth Avenue in St. John's carries the full line of products, and pharmacist Dave Rogers said Tuesday he's tried the complexion soap himself.

"It's excellent," he said. "There are lots of products I tried as a teenager, just for mild acne, over-the-counter products that really didn't work."

Rogers , 28, said he was still having flare-ups until about six weeks ago, when he decided to try the FaceDoctor soap. "I was having a bad flare-up, so I tried it, and within a week, it was a total difference," he said. "I'd recommend it to anybody who has tried everything else and had no luck."

An article on websitewww.facedoctor.ca, explains there has long been a theory that parasites in hair follicles or oil glands on the face can stimulate inflammation by their activity or even their presence.

One such organism is the demodex folliculorum mite, which studies have shown to be more prevalent and active in rosacea patients than in control groups. Seabuckthorn oil, by eliminating the demodex mite, works to reduce inflammation under the skin and provide "relief of the mechanisms that cause the rosacea complex of symptoms."

The incidence of demodex is said to increase with age, and in healthy individuals, one or more demodex can be found in every 10th eyelash. The parasite has also been attributed to blepharitis, or eyelid inflammation.

At first, Grittani said, she was concerned that the seabuckthorn oil in the FaceDoctor Soap might add more moisture to her already oily skin, but it seems to clean the skin and improve its texture, leaving it smooth and clear.

She has found the stronger surgeon's medicated soap the best one for her complexion. The manufacturer recommends leaving it on the skin for one minute before rinsing.

Grittani recommends using your hands to apply the soap and rinse it off with water instead of using face cloths, which can rub the skin and cause irritation.

She said some friends and co-workers have been asking her what she's doing differently because her skin is so clear and healthy looking.

The cost of the soaps at Parkdale are about $25 to $26, taxes included.

dss@thetelegram.com

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Gibbons, Joe Dave Rogers, pharmacist at Parkdale Pharmacy on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John's , displays FaceDoctor products Tuesday night that are available at the pharmacy.

Deana Stokes Sullivan
Health reporter

Digestive health is vitally important to the body. Through proper digestion, the body is able to receive  the nutrients necessary to maintain proper health and body functions. And yet, diseases involving the digestive system are widespread. Statistics indicate that as many as 25 percent of alladults and 90 percent of elderly people suffer from digestive diseases, including stomach and duodenal ulcer, acute and chronic gastritis, and chronic diarrhea.

                With its anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties, seabuckthorn may offer a natural alternative to help avoid and possibly even treat gastrointestinal challenges. The Chinese used seabuckthorn for centuries to treat diseases of the digestive system, including stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers and gastritis. Modern research involving seabutkthorn has attempted to substantiate this traditional belief regarding the fruit’s abilities to improve digestive health.

                Seabuckthorn oil compounds with anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties, including B-sitoterol-B-D-glucoside, usorilic acid, and betaine, are believed to promote the healing of ulcers, help prevent the spread of pathogens, and slow down erosion in the digestive tract.

                Seabucthorn’s antioxidant components- including vitamin A, vitamin E, quercetin and its essential fatty acids—have also been shown to be effective in helping the body to repair gastrointestinal injuries. Moreover, seabuckthorn seed oil may also possess the abilithy to normalize gastric acid and gastric proteinase. This Attribute may help reduce the spread of ulcers in the digestive tract.

                In 2001, Finnish researchers set out to test the traditional practice of using certain Finnish fruits to treat stomach disorders. One of the fruits tested was seabuckthorn. They tested to see the effect of seabuckthorn on both good intestinal bacteria ( called probiotic bacteria) and harmful bacteria such as salmonella. Results showed that seabuckthorn oil inhibited the growth of the bad bacteria but did not affect the helpful digestive bacteria.

                Another study showed that the oils from the seeds and fruit of seabuckthorn oil significantly reduced ulcer formationin rats. Rats with gastric ulcers that were fed seabuckthorn. A later study, reported in “substantially active” in fighting off the intestinal bacteria called H. pylori, the bacteria credited with causing most problems with chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers.

Tashi the orginal Seabuckthorn oil

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United
States. Cardiovascular disease encompasses more than just heart attacks It includes coronary artery disease ( heart attacks), heart failure ( not merely the stopping of the heart but rather its inability to effectively pump blood), cardiomyopathy ( diseases that affect the heart muscle) and vascular disease including strokes and other diseases associated with the blood vessels and blood circulation

                Central to all of these conditions is the heart, a very specialized muscle. In addition to the heart, the vascular structure, or the system of blood vessels that carry blood to every part of the body, is also a critical component to cardiovascular health. Vascular disease includes any condition that affects your circulatory system. Obviously, the heart and the vascular structure work inseparably. As the heart beats, blood moves through the vascular or circulatory system.

                Factor contributing to the decline of cardiovascular health are multifaceted. Sometimes the problems stem from free radical damage; other time problems arise from a poor diet that promotes high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Age plays a major factor in heart disease, as do genetics. A lack of consistent and effective physical exercise can also be a cause of poorly functioning circulatory system

                Seabuckthorn oil offers a broad spectrum of nutrients that may effectively address many of the problems associated with cardiovascular disease. Researchers have discovered that the fruit’s flavonoid content actually helps contribute to the quality of the heart’s muscle tissue and helps increase it strength and function. Seabuckthorns’s essential oil and lipid content contributes to an increase in good cholesterol and promotes the health of arteries veins and vessels.

                There have been numerous studies conducted on the possible effects of seabuckthorn oil on heart disease. In Finland, a placebo controlled, double-blind study showed that pulp oil from seabuckthorn increased the level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol in a group of 49 human patients over the course of foru months. High density lipoprotein ( or HDL) is the good kind of cholesterol. The higher the HDL level the better. In other words, seabuckthorn positively affected cholesterol levels.

                Another experiment done by researchers in the United States also tested that effects of seabuckthorn juice on cholesterol levels. 20 male patients were given a placebo or sebuckthorn juice for eight weeks. This trial shoed that those men who were given lipoprotein to oxidation. Low desity lipoprotein ( orLDL) is the bad kind of cholesterol, and when it oxidizes it may put a person at risk to develop atherosclerosis. Once again, Seabuckthorn oil led to a healthier cholesterol profile, but by effecting a different component this time.

                A third cholesterol study, perfomed by a group of Chinese researchers, showed that in mice, administration of flavonoids from seabuckthorn significantly reduced the animal’ levels of serum cholesterol and serum triglyceride, both of which are considered major contributors to heart disease.

                Additionally, in 2003 Chinese researchers tested the effect of seabuckthorn oil on myocardial hypertrophy ( or enlargement of the heart) These researchers found that an extract of seabuckthorn helped improve heart function, and tghey recommended the possible use of seabucktorn for hypertension( high blood pressure) and other chronic heart problems.

                The last studies I will mention show the possible positive effect of seabuthorn on storke victims and the hose at risk of stroke Occlusive storkes are caused when there is a blood blockage to the brain. This blockage can come in the form of a blood clot.

Now that one in three Americans suffers from arthritis or chronic joint problems, pain relief has become an extremely important goal in medicine. Those who don’t have arthritis may still suffer pain associated with inflammation with sport injuries, headaches and myriad of other problems. At times, the symptoms of pain are literally immobilizing.

            Pain is closely related to inflammation, which is the body’s response to an injury. But while inflammation is a defense mechanism, it can also cause considerable difficulties when it becomes chronic. Simply addressing the symptoms of chronic pain with a synthetic anti-inflammatory drug merely trims the branches of a problem rather thatn striking at its root. Even though anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in pain control, they certainly do little to reverse or eliminate the actual cause of inflammation or pain.

Pain management is much more effective when we boost all areas of the body and then naturally try and reduce the chronic inflammation response that has gone awry. The phytonutrients in seabuckthorn help with both areas of pain management. They help at the cellular level to promote overall healing through reducing free radical damage as discussed previously. Nutrients and biologically active compounds in Seabuckthorn oil also work Synergistically to help inhibit or slow down acute and chronic inflammation.

            Research indicates that the oil found in seabuthorn, particularly within its seeds, is especially important when considering its abilities to address inflammation and pain. The most important pharmacological functions attributed to this oil include anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial abilities, pain relief, and the ability to promote regeneration of damaged connective tissue.

            Several studies have shown that one of the most exciting flavonoids in seabuckthorn, quercetin, is especially good at helping control inflammation. One study showed that rats injected with carrageenan ( a well-known inflammatory substance) and quercertin from seabuckthron had a decreased inflammatory response that rats injected with only carrageenan. Another report showed that using quercetin from  Seabuckthorn oil may help with connective tissue damage often a result of chronic inflammation.

            In 2005, Chinese researchers reported that using the flavones from sebuckthorn increased healing in rats with tedon and ligament injuries by 30- 50 percent. They concluded that the flavones from sebuckthorn oil“ may improbe the ultimate stress of healing tendons at early stages, which implies possible earlier rehabilitation … and better recovery” These studies have great significance for the millions of people who suffer from daily pain from arthritis, chronic back problems, knee injuries, shoulder pain, and other painful conditions.
 

Face DoctoRX, a line of skin and hair products containing a proprietary blend of SeabuckThornOil, Vitamin E, Aloe and other key ingredients, dramatically reduces redness and inflammation caused by rosacea, dermatitis and acne. According to Web site www.rosacea.org, more than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea or “red face” and other debilitating skin ailments that detrimentally affect the quality of their lives and overall lifestyle.

In a test conducted, soaps were numbered from 100-150 and randomly given to the patients in no particular order or sequence. The patients were instructed to apply the soap for 3-5 minutes twice a day and rinse off before application of any other medications or topical agents. The culmination and evaluation of the data at the end of the one month study revealed a stronger correlation of positive comments to the FaceDoctoRX group than the placebo group. In addition, patients who suffered from Perioral Dermatitis had more positive results than any other group. Patients with overlapping conditions, which usually involved Rosacea, had a much better comment profile than the other groups combined. A review of the overall data revealed a strong correlation of improvement in most patients who received the FaceDoctoRX Soap compared to the placebo group.

“The Face DoctoRX product line has been clinically proven to virtually eliminate the debilitating effects of Rosacea,  Acne and Dermatitis and a host of bothersome skin conditions,” said Derek LaPage marketing director for China Mystique manufacturer of the Face DcotoRX product line. “We have countless testimonials for hundreds of users who have tried every prescription and product available and chose to give Face DoctoRX a try as their ‘last chance.’ Face DoctoRX literally changed their lives.”

SeabuckThorn Oil attacks the Demodex mite – a mite that can be found on every human and in every hair follicle. Studies conducted by Professor Kuziun, Director of the Dermatological Institute of China concluded that in some patients that Demodex mite can cause inflammation
Face DoctoRX Products Effective in Treatment of Rosacea resulting in Rosacea, Acne, Dermatitis and other skin ailments. The Seabuck Thorn berry grown and harvested for use in the Face DoctoRX products has been proven in the Americas and in China to attack the Demodex mite effectively killing it and helping restore the skin to a healthful state.

The Face DoctoRX product line including Face DoctoRX soap, beauty cream and shampoo can be found in pharmacies, drug stores and health food stores throughout Canada or can be ordered on-line by visiting the Web at www.facedoctor.ca or by calling 1-866-595-6497.

China Mystique manufactures and develops the Face DoctoRX line of skin and hair care products. All China Mystique products are manufactured and packaged under strict laboratory procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure unqualified purity, freshness and label potency.

In her mid 50s, the Walkerton resident needed a miracle to rid herself of an embarrassing skin condition known as rosacea, and recently found relief with the Face Doctor skin care line recommended by a local pharmacy. "I used to have red patches on my face . . . I don't have them anymore," said Cooke.

Face Doctor is a line of skin cleansing products that was developed in China after 30 years of research. Face Doctor products include complexion soap, medicated surgeon's soap, beauty cream and shampoo. Cooke discovered these products at Pellow's Pharmacy in Walkerton while explaining her skin problem to the pharmacists there.

"Going through Pellow's Pharmacy . . . I was talking to them (pharmacists) about my face and they said to try this," Cooke explained. Along with patchy red skin, Cooke also suffered from acne and very sensitive skin. She couldn't use any perfumes or scented creams. She purchased the Face Doctor beauty cream and complexion soap as a last resort after many efforts to fix her skin.

Although the soap alone cost $20, it was well worth every penny, Cooke said. "I tried everything . . . real expensive stuff on my face, and different creams," said Cooke. "To me, it's cheap, because all the other products were more expensive." Cooke used the cream and soap twice daily, and has since found she only needs the soap, and the redness and acne have subsided.

All Face Doctor products are specially formulated with natural seabuckthorn oil as the main ingredient. The seabuckthorn plant's berries are rich in vitamins and nutrients. The plant's oil, mixed with Vitamin E, aloe vera and some beneficial yeasts, allows Face Doctor products to combat acne, eczema, psoriasis and, more commonly, rosacea. Rosacea is caused by an infestation of icroscopic parasites in the human body, known as the demodex folliculorum and demodex brevis. The folliculorum parasite attacks hair cells and brevis attacks the skin.

Ninety-six per cent of all humans are born with these parasites, but until they are inflamed and irritated, there is no reaction. The Face Doctor products are applied to the infected area and dissolve the parasite within a few uses. Skin is left feeling firm and noticeably radiant.

"It looks a lot better . . . I have a glow to my skin," said Cooke. Face Doctor is now being sold at all Pharmasave drug stores, and is getting positive reviews from local pharmacists. Roseanne Currie, a
pharmacist at Pellow Pharmacy for 15 years, said she's pleased to sell a product that actually shows staggering results.

"Up until (this) point, there weren't many options for people with rosacea," Currie said. "More and more people are hearing about it and are coming in looking for it." Currie said she has pointed out Face Doctor products to customers before, and has no problem spreading the word about them.
"I feel very comfortable recommending the products," she said. News of Face Doctor products is also spreading in other parts of the province. Derek Lepage, Face Doctor spokesperson in Sault Ste. Marie, raves about the products and their success. Lepage, 38, has been using the soap on his face for the past two years, and has been relieved of redness, skin bumps and painful boils that 15 surgeries couldn't keep away. "For two years, this soap's been the only thing I'm using," explained
Lepage. "It keeps my skin clean, nice and tight." Lepage also noted that Face Doctor products can be used by people without rosacea who want cleaner, healthier looking skin. The products can be used
externally on the entire body.

For those living with painful and embarrassing skin conditions like rosacea, Face Doctor products might be the key to a cure. Aside from product availability at several pharmacies, information can be obtained online at www.facedoctor.ca.

 

Recommended by Dermatologists and Pharmacists Everywhere

News Release

            Over 98% of adults are infected with a parasite that causes Rosacea & Acne.

A team of doctors in China isolated a small unseen parasite called human demodex that can cause people’s complexion to become rough, lumpy and reddish, as well as hair loss, premature aging of the skin, enlarged pores and acne. The parasite looks like a microscopic worm and it feeds off our skin. It takes only 10 days to grow from egg to full size and it multiplies at an extremely rapid rate if not treated properly, leading to Acne Rosacea – a bizarre type of skin rash that occurs primarily on the face.

            It was noted in their studies that babies did not have the parasite at birth, but contracted days later when babies were touched by other humans, and the infection grows with us as we get older.

            Here in the Western Hemisphere, many theories about the origin of rosacea have been put forth but doctors and dermatologists are starting to accept the fact that bad complexion is due to this parasite.

            Dermatologists usually recommend antibiotics like tetracycline for treating Rosacea & Acne, but the results greatly vary, often with little or no effect at all since they are not formulated to get rid of this parasite. After 30 years of research on over 900,000 patients worldwide, this team of the doctors discovered that the use of Seabuckthorn oil combined with other ingredients and applied externally to the affected areas can kill the human demodex parasite and restore the skin to its natural beauty. The results, as reported by patients and doctors worldwide, are amazing and achieved within days after starting the treatment. Also people with normal skin should be aware that they could further enhance it by diminishing their count of human demodex.   

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