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Please tell what is that dandruff like t
Please tell what is that dandruff like thing above eyelashes from the attached picture.
And the treatment for this issue.
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Hi! Happy to help. This is blepharitis, which is a type of infection of the lid margin. It is important to treat the cause and rule out seborrheic dermatitis (consult dermatology) .
It takes time to treat, be patient and follow the routine for two weeks consistently. Along with topical antibiotic ointment twice a day, use luke warm water compress over the eyes with a cloth for at least 10 minutes every 3 hours. This will help dissolve and soften the crusts.
Twice a day, use a cotton bud soaked in a solution of Johnson’s baby shampoo and like warm water and gently brush from the root of the lash out wards to clean each lash follicle and remove the crusts. Be gentle while doing so. Feel free to reach out for any assistance! :)
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Derm consult + Lid hygiene to be maintained
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Avoid rubbing eyes and frequently wash hands
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Warm compress
Clean with small amount of Johnson baby shampoo applied over cotton tip
Use topical steroid - FML or lotepred 3 times a day
Eye drops tear drops 4 times
Eye ointment - ocupol Dx at bed time
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Most likely this is anterior blepharitis (seborrheic type), which commonly presents as dandruff-like flakes over the eyelashes.
Management:
• Maintain lid hygiene – clean eyelid margins gently with diluted baby shampoo or lid wipes twice daily
• Warm compresses for 5–10 minutes to loosen debris
• Topical antibiotic ointment (like azithromycin) at lid margins if crusting is significant
• Treat associated scalp dandruff if present
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But, it is better to get a consultation
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It's like eyelash infection. Dip a clean cloth in lukewarm water and clean this. Wash your eyelash with baby shampoo like johsons baby shampoo or something like that. Wear protective goggles while driving and clean eyes with clean water after coming back.
All this will do no drops/ ointment needed. But if this irritates more then use occupol eye ointment at night.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Blepharitis.
Please consult online
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Blepharitis. Pl consult.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Please consult ophthalmologist for further management
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