Blepharitis

Inflammation, redness, burning, and itching of the eyelids, most commonly in adults, that can be associated with a low grade bacterial infection (staphylococcal blepharitis) or a generalized skin condition (seborrheic blepharitis); caused by abnormalities in oil gland function and an alteration in bacterial colonies that normally live on the skin; treated by gentle scrubbing of the eyelid margins with baby shampoo diluted with water, warm compresses several minutes a day, and sometimes an antibiotic ointment or drop.