Eye Itching Due to Dandruff

If you believe that dandruff only develops on your scalp, you are mistaken; it also accumulates on your brows and eyelashes. It is incredibly aggravating to have dandruff, primarily when it has spread beyond your scalp. The appearance of dandruff on your eyelashes and brows is caused mostly by blepharitis. The former is distinguished by eyelid margin inflammation, followed by burning, grittiness, and irritation. The latter is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. These terms may scare you, therefore in today’s blog, we’ll talk about itching in the eyes caused by dandruff. Let us start. 

Let us Understand Blepharitis.

Blepharitis is a frequent eye condition that causes red, swollen, irritated, and itchy eyelids. It can cause dandruff-like crusty flakes on your eyelashes. Blepharitis can be painful. However, it is not contagious and normally does not cause long-term damage to your eyes. The most fundamental blepharitis treatment is to keep your eyelids clean and free of crusts. Although blepharitis seldom goes away completely, you can take efforts to minimize your symptoms. Consult your eye doctor about the cause of your blepharitis and the best strategies to treat it.

What are the Causes of Blepharitis?

Bacteria are alive on the surface of everyone’s skin, but they thrive in the skin around the base of the eyelashes in certain people. The ensuing irritation, which is occasionally linked with the overactivity of the surrounding oil glands, results in the formation of dandruff-like scales and particles along the lashes and eyelid borders. The scales or germs linked with blepharitis cause slight discomfort and itching in some people, but it can cause redness, stinging, or burning in others. Others, on the other hand, may develop allergies to the scales or the microorganisms that surround them. This can result in a more serious condition, such as inflammation of other eye tissues, especially the cornea.

When is Blepharitis Possible?

You are more likely to develop blepharitis if you have:

• Dandruff is characterized by flaky areas of skin on your scalp or face.
• Rosacea is a skin condition that produces facial redness and pimples.
• Allergies that harm your eyelashes due to oily skin
• Bacteria in excess
• A clogged oil gland on your upper eyelid
• Hormone imbalances
• Allergies
• Infection caused by a virus
• Seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, and eczema are examples of skin problems.
• Mites are tiny insects.

Blepharitis Symptoms

The disorder causes your eyelids to become red, itchy, and swollen. Your eyelash bases may appear scaly. You may have also noticed:

• You have the sensation that something is in your eye.
• A scorching sensation in your eye
• Light sensitivity Blurry vision
• Eyes that are dry
• Eyes that are red
• Eyes that are wet
• When you wake up in the morning, you have crusty eyelashes.

What are the different forms of blepharitis?

Blepharitis is classified into two categories. You may have one type of blepharitis or both types at the same time.

1. Anterior Blepharitis

Anterior blepharitis is a condition that affects the outside of your eye, where your eyelashes connect to your eyelid. It is frequently caused by microorganisms on your skin or dandruff from your scalp or brows. Anterior blepharitis can also be caused by allergies or mites (tiny parasites), but this is uncommon.

2. Posterior Blepharitis

The outside of the inner edge of the eyelid is the area that contacts your eye which is affected by posterior blepharitis. When the oil glands in your eyelids become clogged, you have this type of blepharitis. Rosacea and scalp dandruff are two common skin disorders that can induce posterior blepharitis.

When You have Blepharitis, Use These Steps to Clean Your Eyelids

Keeping your eyelids clean and free of crusts is the best way to treat blepharitis. Every day, clean your eyes and remove crusts with water and a gentle cleanser such as baby shampoo.

• Firstly, hands should be cleaned with soap and water.
• Warm water and a gentle cleanser, such as baby shampoo, should be combined.
• Dip a clean, soft cloth or cotton swab into the warm cleanser-water solution.
• For a few minutes, press the cloth against your closed eye to loosen the crusts. This can also help keep your oil glands clear.
• Gently wipe the cloth or cotton swab back and forth, paying special attention to the area where your eyelashes meet your eyelids.
• Cleanse your eye with clean water.
• Repeat these techniques with a new cloth or cotton swab on your second eye.

Final Words

Keeping your eyelids clean and free of crusts is the best way to treat blepharitis. Every day, clean your eyes and remove crusts with water and a gentle cleanser such as baby shampoo. Blepharitis rarely goes away completely. To keep it under control, you’ll need to develop a program for cleaning your eyelids for the rest of your life. As a result, it is critical to maintain a regular hygiene regimen to reduce the risk of blepharitis and, as a result, dandruff on eyelashes.