Blepharitis risk factors

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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