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Lifestyle and home remedies
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you have blepharitis, follow this self-care remedy once or twice a day:
- Apply a warm compress over your closed eye for 10 minutes.
- Immediately afterward, use a washcloth moistened with warm water and a few drops of baby shampoo to wash away any oily debris or scales at the base of your eyelashes.
- Rinse your eyelid with warm water and gently pat it dry with a clean, dry towel.
You may need to deliberately clean your eyelid at the base of the eyelashes. To best accomplish this, gently pull the eyelid away from your eye to avoid accidental injury to the cornea from the washcloth. Ask your doctor if it's wise to also use a topical antibacterial solution after cleaning your eyelid in this manner.
Continue this treatment until your signs and symptoms disappear. Although you may be able to decrease the frequency of eyelid soaking and washing, you should maintain an eyelid care routine to keep the condition under control. If you experience a flare-up, resume once or twice daily self-care treatment.
If you have dandruff, using a dandruff shampoo may help alleviate your symptoms.
