Squamous blepharitis

Blepharitis is a chronic inflamation of the lid margin.

Squamous blepharitis:

Etiology:

1-The condition is essentially

metabolic being a manifestation of seborrhea (Dandruff of the scalp is often present).

2-Infection by weak organism which splits Zeis gland secretion into irritant fatty acids.

Clinical picture:

1- Small, white scales are present between the lashes.

2- Removal of the scales reveals a hyperemic lid margin.

Complications:

Ptylosis (thickening and hypertrophy of lid margin).

Treatment :

1- General treatment of seborrhea.

2- Remove scales by a piece of cotton wetted by 3% sodium bicarbonate or by using baby shampoo.

3- Apply antibiotic ointment into the lid margin.

4- Steroid eye ointment.