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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Risk factors for blepharitis include [[seborrheic dermatitis]] of the face or scalp, [[rosacea]], [[lice]], and [[allergies]]. | Risk factors for blepharitis include [[seborrheic dermatitis]] of the face or scalp, [[rosacea]], [[lice]], and [[allergies]]. | ||
==Risk factors== | ==Risk factors== | ||
Blepharitis may be linked to repeated [[styes]] and [[chalazia]]. | Blepharitis may be linked to repeated [[styes]] and [[chalazia]]. | ||
Common risk factors in the development of blepharitis include: | |||
*Dry eye syndrome (Staphylococcal blepharitis) | |||
*Dermatologic conditions ([[acne rosacae]], [[seborrheic dermatitis]]) | |||
Demodicosis (chronic blepharitis) | |||
*[[Lice]] | |||
*[[Allergies]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
Overview
Risk factors for blepharitis include seborrheic dermatitis of the face or scalp, rosacea, lice, and allergies.
Risk factors
Blepharitis may be linked to repeated styes and chalazia. Common risk factors in the development of blepharitis include:
- Dry eye syndrome (Staphylococcal blepharitis)
- Dermatologic conditions (acne rosacae, seborrheic dermatitis)
Demodicosis (chronic blepharitis)