Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a common eye disorder that causes the eyelid to become inflamed and swollen. It can be painful, irritating and even itchy.

There are two types of blepharitis:

1) Anterior blepharitis: This affects the outside, front area of the eyelid, where your eyelashes are attached.

2) Posterior blepharitis: This affects the inner eyelid, where the lid makes contact with the eye.

One of the goals in treating blepharitis is to soothe the inflamed eyelid and remove the crust that has built up on the eyelid and eyelashes. Using a warm compress can help to loosen the crust and it brings blood flow to the eyelid, which helps to speed healing.

Applying a warm black teabag on the infected eye can serve as a natural blepharitis treatment because black tea has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities.

Dandruff on the scalp causes redness and flaking that can spread and cause greasy scaling on the eyebrows, face and even the side of your nose. To get rid of dandruff that causes blepharitis, you can use natural remedies like coconut oil, probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids.

Eating plenty of omega-3 foods helps to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system so that it can react properly to bacteria and mites.

If you don’t consume enough omega-3 foods, consider taking a supplement. Omega-3 benefits include its ability to reduce inflammation, nourish the skin and treat dandruff. Research shows that consuming omega-3s helps to increase the fatty acid saturation content in meibum. This helps to improve dry eye symptoms that can lead to blepharitis.