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Blepharitis |
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Blepharitis (eyelid inflammation) results in thickening and redness; crusts or scales, or shallow ulcers frequently forming on the eyelid as well. Blepharitis can occur together with eyelid staphylococcal infection and in the sebaceous oil glands at the lid edges, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and face. Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) can produce sensation that something is in the eyes. The lids and eyes can become red, and burn, or itch. Some of the lashes can fall out and the eyelids can swell. The eye can become sensitive to bright light, teary, and red. A crust can form and stick tenaciously to the lids edges; when such crust is removed, it can leave a bleeding surface. At the time of sleep, dry secretion makes the lid sticky. Blepharitis is prone to repeat and resist treatment. It is unattractive and inconvenient but generally not destructive. In some cases, it may cause cornea damage, lid margins scarring, and eyelash loss. Treatment of blepharitis consists of keeping eyelids clean, possibly by washing it with baby shampoo. Sometimes, a doctor can prescribe an antibiotic ointment, including sulfacetamide or erythromycin, or antibiotic taken orally, such as tetracycline. If the individual’s skin is also damaged by seborrheic dermatitis, the scalp and face should be treated as well.
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Disease Conditions > B
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| Date Submitted |
22-Jan-2006
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