Almost everyone experiences itchy eyes from time to time. There are many causes of itchy eyes, and the problem often is accompanied by itchy eyelids — especially at the base of the eyelashes — andred eyesorswollen eyelids. The medical term for itchy eyes is ocular pruritus ("proo-RIE-tus...
How Do I Treat Itchy Eyelashes? What are the Common Causes of Cheek Swelling? Discussion Comments ByJackWhack— On Aug 02, 2012 The label on my sunscreen said to avoid the eye area, but I thought that I should apply it to my eyelids, because I didn't have any sunglasses to shield th...
Blepharitis.Usually with this condition, both eyelids get inflamed. Tiny oil glands at the base of youreyelashesclog up. That causes redness, irritation, crustiness, and dryness. Your eyes can be watery and red. The skin around your eyes can be flaky. The specific cause of blepharitis isn’...
which shines a narrow but intense beam of light into your eye. Through the lamp, your doctor can see tube-like dandruff at the roots of your eyelashes. It will look like waxy, dry debris at the base of the lash. This is a sure sign ...
Head or pubic lice can be sometimes found on the eyelashes. It may descend from the scalp or some other area where it hides to then feed off blood from the eyelids. This feeding then causes irritation of the affected area which may manifest as itching. ...
Pinkeye happens when inflammation or infection hits the membrane lining your eyelid and the whites of your eyeballs. Either way, your blood vessels to become inflamed and your lids and eyes look pink. It can also make your eyes itchy, painful, or have a “gritty” feeling. Babies can also...
Red, itchy eyes and/or swollen eyelids Itchy throat Swelling of the mouth/airways Why don't I have symptoms all of the time? Your symptoms can change from day to day, depending on the weather. For example, high humidity can make mold grow quickly, while pollen counts can surge when it...
However, when you are sleeping, as you are not blinking your eyes, the dirt and dust particles or the excess matters along with the mucus, get concentrated in the corners of the eyes. You may also find the mucus and the excess matter being concentrated on the eyelashes, gluing them togeth...
Blepharitis is when you have bacteria and oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes5. Blepharitis is inflamed, irritated, itchy, and reddened eyelids or feel like they are burning6. It most often occurs where the eyelashes grow. Dandruff-like debris builds up at the base of the eyelashes as...
Contact dermatitisis an itchy, red rash. It occurs when your skin comes into contact with an irritant or an allergen. This can be a chemical or other substance, but it can also be be something physical like excessive rubbing of the eyes or extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...