Risk factors for developing blepharitis
In addition to having rosacea and dandruff, there are other things that may increase your chances of developing blepharitis, they include:
- Wear contact lenses
- Have diabetes. [2]
- Are exposed to irritants like dust and chemicals
- Have oily skin
- Work or live in dry environments. This includes spending a lot of time in air conditioning
- Don’t remove makeup thoroughly
- Have a high number of microbes that normally live on your skin
- Are on certain drugs such as those for cancer treatment
- Are going through menopause or hormonal changes
Does having bad hygiene habits lead to blepharitis?
It’s not as simple as saying that just persons with poor cleanliness can develop blepharitis. Poor hygiene can play a role in blepharitis. Only a small portion of blepharitis cases can be attributed to poor hygiene.
If you give it some thoughts, you’ll realize that most people don’t regularly clean their eyelids and lashes. However, those who are at risk might need to prioritize maintaining clean eyelids and eyelashes.