Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis): Home Treatment
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Home Treatment
Regular hygiene can help you avoid blepharitis and prevent recurrences. Wash your eyelids, eyebrows, and hair daily with baby shampoo.
To wash your eyelids, put a few drops of shampoo in a cup of water, and dip a cotton ball, cotton swab, or soft washcloth in the solution. With your eyes closed, gently wipe each eyelid about 10 times horizontally away from your nose, across the lashes. Rinse well with clear water before opening your eyes.
Alternatively, if you take a shower, let warm water from the showerhead run over your closed eyes for a minute. Then put a few drops of shampoo on a washcloth and use it to scrub the lashes similar to the cotton ball method. Rinse the shampoo away.
| Last updated: | March 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Pat Truman, MATC |
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