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*Dry eye syndrome (Staphylococcal blepharitis) | *Dry eye syndrome (Staphylococcal blepharitis) | ||
*Dermatologic conditions ([[acne rosacae]], [[seborrheic dermatitis]]) | *Dermatologic conditions ([[acne rosacae]], [[seborrheic dermatitis]]) | ||
Demodicosis (chronic blepharitis) | *Demodicosis (chronic blepharitis) | ||
*[[Lice]] | *[[Lice]] | ||
*[[Allergies]] | *[[Allergies]] | ||
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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)
- Lice
- Allergies