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Sea Buckthorn Oil
Posted by Mary Beth (Fl) on 07/13/2020
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For Blepharitis, I've had great success treating the cause rather than the symptoms by taking Omega 7 and fish oil daily. The Omega 7 is Sea Buckhthorn with Omega 3 and 7.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Posted by Mism (New York) on 07/13/2020
Sea buckthorn oil is slightly effective for mite caused Blepharitis. Diluted essential oil tea tree most effective.
Herbs
Posted by Alice A. (USA) on 02/14/2019
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I have found two herbs that kill the bacteria that cause blepharitis:
Chenapodium or Epazote, one capsule in the morning on an empty stomach, or as a tea, for five days of the month.
The second is Cistus Incanus tea or Rockrose tea. Taken as a tea or iced tea, it is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti mold and yeast and a biofilm breaker. It's working for me so thought I would share.
God bless.
Hand Wipes
Posted by Missm (New York ) on 07/13/2020
Use unscented wipes from Costco or Amazon basics. You can use as is BUT make sure you use separate wipes for each eye when you feel a tingle. You can a splash of 70 30 alcohol o the package. Blepharitis is often caused by demodex mites and when they are exposed to alcohol die.
You will feel itchy most often at same time at night. Close eyes and wipe. Apply diluted tea tree oil 30 70 along eyelash base. Just a little is effective. Test dilution as tea tree oil is strong. Tea tree, lavender are good for mites. Peppermint is too strong!
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Devon (VT) on 06/27/2024
Well from my memory I always closed my eyes and sprayed with Eyes Closed! Then tried not to open my eyes until necessary or Solution dried!
Update after many years I moved through Zinc Pyrithione as an adjunct realizing that my Rosacea was also Dermatisis of sorts.
However now I have discovered the ultimate maintenence Treatment: Zinc Oxide applied at night as a Face Cream. I get the most 'natural' without any addition ingredients that you can find highest SPF Sun Screen. I discovered this accidentally during tha pandemic when the Mask would cover my face so I left a layer of Beach Clown Zinc Oxide on my Face all day. I find this so amazingly soothing for my Skin. I haven't used Cortisone even as an emergency in years. I do try to get it out of my eyes though. IT does tend to migrate while sleeping!
Castor Oil
Posted by Kathryn4 (Maryland) on 01/18/2016
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Castor oil for blepharitis - I am sure it was beneficial for me short term, but I had to stop it completely as it made my eyes red around the skin area.
Honey
Posted by Danielle (London, Ontario) on 08/31/2015
Hey everyone!
I've had blepharitis for a few years now. When I was first diagnosed the symptoms were bad and of course my nurse wanted to put me on medication. I don't believe in conventional medicine unless necessary and prefer natural remedies. So I never really tried doing anything about it other than polysporin. It didn't work but I didn't realize it can be a chronic condition. It seemed to improve on it's own.
The only thing I do is use sunflower oil to remove make-up. Maybe it helps. But when it flares up it's embarassing, so I wanted to find natural cures. You guys have a lot of good tips! It's great to share info and your own success stories. I'm definately trying some raw honey. I don't know if I can get the other honey mentioned.
Also just one tip- my mom thinks it's better to heal your body from the inside out. I've seen another tip about taking omega 3 fatty acid supplement. I would say it's better to simply include more food in your diet that's rich in this nutrient. I hope this may help.
Honey
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 01/06/2014
Wendy,
You could try both. Put a little bit of the honey wherever you have irritation. You can also dilute 1 teaspoon of the honey in a Tablespoon of warm water and use that as drops. I would use purified, filtered or distilled water, if possible.
I hope you have relief soon!
~Mama to Many~
Honey
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 04/11/2014
Hello Meiday,
Re your eyelid condition;
On this EC website, if you look under Ailments, you'll see the introduction which states the cause of Blepharitis is a bacterial or viral infection that impacts the oil gland of the eye lid.
In that case, assuming an infection is the cause; if me, I'd consider applying Colloidal Silver to eye lid using an unscented handkerchief. I do this three times daily for four or five days. If improved in a few days, I'd continue until infection resolved.
I use CS when I get Pink Eye; two drops in each eye, twice daily for two days. Knocks out PE quickly...at least for me. So even if I get a bit of the CS in the eye when applying to eye lid, I know that won't hurt the eye.
Castor Oil
Posted by Suzanne (Florida) on 06/24/2015
My bottle of caster oil says it's hexine free. So, you might want to get another bottle that says this.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.i.) on 01/10/2014
Okay I saw my eye Dr. again the other day. I was told that this blepharitis has to do with the weather and that it is common. Why do I get all this crappy stuff? I was told to use the Systane drops a few times a day and to use the Tobramax (I think I spelled it right) all around my eyes. This thing has got me so irritable and moody and I can't cry because it hurts! I don't know if I can post pics here or not and don't see a link. I told someone I feel like/look like a reptile zombie. It is all red, sore, peely/blistery and I look horrible! I want it to ease already. :-(
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Rose (Tn) on 05/06/2015
I have read in one of the books that using steroids near the eyes can cause catarach so be careful, instead I am using the coconut oil around my eyelids at night before I go to bed, it helps some.
Eucalyptus and Lemongrass
Posted by Barefoot (OR) on 02/01/2023
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I found something different that has tremendously helped my decade old, very advanced blepharitis. Ecoessence nourishing lotion. My husband came home with a tiny bottle of lotion from a fancy hotel and told me I should try it because it didn't have any harsh chemicals. At first I just threw it away but something told me to try it first. It was a miracle how much relief it instantly gave my eyes. I've been using it for a week now and even my husband said "Wow, what a difference! ". It's called Ecoessence eucalyptys and lemongrass. It's a tiny yellow and white bottle and it's typically sold by the case to hotels but I found one company that allows you to buy it by the piece for only 50 cents each. It provided immediate relief and has taken down all the redness and itching, the crusts have gone down 95%, and my skin is actually healing rapidly around my eyes. Now I put it on immediately after my wash routine and absolutely nothing else I have can come close to helping me as much as this does right now. I do still add a swipe of olive oil to each lash-line before bed, but the lotion maintains me all day now. I just wanted to put that out there, and if you want to try it you can order from blueribbonsupply.com. You have to message them to request to buy singles and order over the phone. Look up "eccoessence" and it's click "nourishing lotion" and you will see a picture when you click on it. For only 50 cents, it may be worth a try, and I hope it can help some other blepharitis sufferer as much as it has helped me. Blepharitis can be absolute torture.
Bees Wax Cuticle Cream
Posted by Barefoot (Oregon) on 05/19/2022
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10 yr blepharitis sufferer here, and in the beginning mine was worse than any picture I've even seen online. I've tried, do use, and most definitely rotate many things. However, once I discovered how much Burts Bees cuticle cream helped, I do not go anywhere without it. I have tins everywhere and use it several times a day. Definitely night and morning before my hygiene routine. I have made my own with bees wax and different oils like jojoba. It was really easy to make actually, just melt it together. I love these little tins though and it works fantastic. It's one of many things I do, but definitely one I use daily and cannot go without or I suffer a whole lot. Its cheap, so give it a try. And what I've learned, it is incredibly important to rotate treatments, and use actual antibiotics very very sparingly and carefully. The bacteria/fungus/etc shifts and changes and so should the treatments. What works well once may make a flare another time, then work again another time. I'm going to try the borax + Hydro Peroxide soon too, I just read about that one on here. One more thing to keep in the cupboard. But always always Burts Bees cuticle cream. BTW, it MUST be the cuticle cream because the other ones do not contain beeswax. I hope this helps:)!
Herbs
Posted by Alice (South Carolina) on 10/28/2022
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Also Black Cumin as seed or oil kills demoed in eyelids. Once a day
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Nima (Oregon) on 12/17/2017
Did you just use equal parts of ACV and distilled water?
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 06/12/2017
Dear Gert,
I guess it isn't known if the baby shampoo or tea tree oil are causing the reaction. It could be the chemicals in the baby shampoo. My daughter has skin outbreaks if she uses the wrong shampoo. For that reason, I would hesitate to use baby wipes which often have chemicals in them which can cause skin reactions. (I had to make home made baby wipes for one of my children because of sensitive skin issues.)
Perhaps you would consider the honey? It is healing to skin and 100% pure. A local honey in a glass jar would be ideal.
I also really like castor oil for skin issues. It is quite nourishing to dry skin.
You might check out Earth Clinic's pages on perioral dermatitis, as perhaps that is what you are dealing with and the remedies may be helpful either way.
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/perioral-dermatitis.html
~Mama to Many~
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Lou (Tyler, TX) on 10/13/2020
I was thinking manuka honey would work well because sometimes it is caused by a staph infection.
Also, I use baby shampoo and not the typical brand. I make sure it is free of red dye. BB's.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Julie (Bc) on 07/19/2016
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Blepharitis cure all
I first tried vinegar and water, nasal salt rinses etc and nothing was soothing my eye lids. Then I tried honey and due to its natural antibacterial properties as well as being very nourishing and healing, I got relief. But here's ultimately what worked -
Get cystane eye wipes and cystane high performance eye drops from the pharmacy.
Also get baby wipes that are (and this is key) parfum or scent free, sensitive, non-alcohol, non-chlorine. Wipe and cleanse the eyes. Then take medical grade vitamin A & E oil that you can find in a health food store.
Combine that oil with a couple of drops of tea tree oil. Massage all over face. Watch as your skin thanks you and you finally find ultimate relief and a preventive measure that will keep another reoccuring infection at bay. Continue even after the rash is gone to add the vitamin A&E oil into your moisturizer to build up the eye lids and keep them strong.
Finally, keep a bottle of nizoral on hand. Most people get this because they have a slight to major dandruff issue by producing too much cebum and the flakes are actually fungus and can cause infection. Even now and then, you have to cleanse your scalp if you're prone to this. As it is a fungus and not a bacteria based infection, please do not get prescriptions of antibiotics from your doctor. All you are doing is killing the good and bad bacteria in your gut and compromising your immune system further.
Get your rest. Go to bed early. And another thing I did was I threw out all my makeup and washed and cleansed all my makeup brushes. Bacteria and fungus can linger in those products and brushes wish can also cause this. Do a thorough clean-up.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Seeing Red (Elizabeth City, Nc) on 06/27/2016
First, your eye doctor will tell you to wash with baby shampoo. If you're lucky they will tell you to dilute it. Most baby shampoos contain sodium laurel sulfate so if you're allergic to this, it's not the way to go. I use an SLS free baby shampoo diluted. Eye professionals generally do not tell you to change your pillow cases every night, wash and double rinse them in hot water. They do not tell you to make sure you are cleaning your eyeglasses twice daily making sure to clean well around the nose pieces. Pushing glasses up on your nose throughout the day pushes oil, makeup, bacteria into the tear ducts and eyes. It's surprising the goo that accumulates and more surprising people who do not clean this out. If you haven't had your nose pieces changed in three months, this needs to be done. You will not get control of this infection without paying attention to eyebrows, facial skin, and hair. Clean your hairbrushes.
I've had great results using a tea tree pad along the lid margins ever so gently, but I also use this pad on my entire face giving extra attention to the brows and nasal creases. I always do a final rinse with saline water around the eyes as chlorinated water is not good with this condition and may even be the cause by damaging the oil glands. I use a clean bath cloth on which I squirt saline water and nuke for twenty seconds twice daily. Over top of this I place an eye mask. But please make sure you are not reinfecting by considering the above suggestions. I hope someone is helped by this.
Doxycycline
Posted by Helen (Durham, County Of) on 02/15/2015
2 weeks in to a 3 month course of doxycycline and there's a definite improvement already, my eyes aren't as sticky, crusted, red or watery as they were, I've got another 2 weeks of 100mg a day, then 2 months of 50mg a day, it seems to be working so far.
Doxycycline
Posted by Helen Watson (Co.durham, England) on 04/23/2015
I have completed a 2 month course of doxycycline, 100mg a day for 1 month, then 50 mg a day for 1 month, I put lacrilube ointment in both eyes at night, and the blepharitis has gone, I urge all sufferers to give it a try.
Shea Butter
Posted by Candice (Mesquite, Texas) on 09/19/2014
★★★★★
I am the same Candice that commented on the baby shampoo/lotion cure for blepharitis a couple of years ago. I wish that I could say it was still a success, but sadly its not. A few months ago, out of the blue - an annoying little scaly patch revealed itself on one of my eyelids. I was in total shock! Of course, no amount of commercial moisturizers or cleansers could help my problem. For some reason, the baby products had run their course. I also suffer from eczema behind and around my ears. In an attempt to heal these two conditions and just be a healthier me - I eliminated all unnatural beauty and skin health products out of my routine.
I began using the oil cleansing method (look it up - it's awesome) to wash my face at night. I have a few different mixtures that I use. Mostly my cleansers are comprised of 20% cold-pressed castor oil to 80% other oil (I interchange almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, etc). Contrary to what you may think, this really cleanses the face well (the blackheads on my nose are no longer visible to me), but it didn't do anything for my blepharitis.
I then began experimenting with different moisturizers to use after oil-cleansing my face. I started with one type of oil like coconut or olive and while they were good for my overall facial skin - they weren't healing my dry patch which by this point had actually extended into the corner of my eye and was causing a painful little split in my skin (not fun! ). Then one day a friend gave me a moisturizer that she had made. She had whipped together (literally, in a bowl with a mixer) shea butter, coconut oil, and almond oil. The texture of this stuff is AMAZING. I actually even use it as my oil cleanser sometimes. For the first time I could tell that although the patch wasn't healing - it was being soothed. This was the first time I've ever used shea butter and because I'm insanely inquisitive - I decided to do some research. I found tons of info where people vouched that shea really helped many of their flaky, irritated, dry skin issues. I decided to give it a try and I am so glad that I did!! I got online and ordered 100% unrefined organic shea butter; grade A; ivory color. I was able to get 1 pound (16 ounces) of the stuff for $15.99 (and I got a free ebook with body butter recipes which is handy trying to go all natural). I began using the shea butter immediately. I didn't mix or whip it with anything else - just the pure shea! I used a spoon to scrape some off of the block (mine came in a 1lb bar) and then I rubbed it between my forefinger and thumb for a minute just to make it more malleable, then I massaged it into the scaly spot on my eyelid and all around my eye. I did this several times throughout the day. By the 4th day of my new routine with the shea - my blepharitis is gone again!!! The sore crack in the corner of my eye is completely healed and my eyelid looks normal again! I am so happy to have found something that works again and I hope this helps someone else find relief as well.
Potato Pack
Posted by Maryalice (Eugene, Or) on 09/27/2013
★☆☆☆☆
I tried the potato packs on my blepharitis, but they did not seem to work. In fact, they seemed to make my eyes redder. My blepharitis is causing really red eyes and pain. I do put warm compresses on my eyes every day. I use homeopathic eye drops. I have tried the castor oil, but it seemed to actually cause the blepharitis to get worse, though made my eyes feel better. Any other insight as to how to deal with this issue is much appreciated. Thanks!
Castor Oil
Posted by Matt C (Phelps, Ny) on 07/09/2011
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I have tried the hot towel method with no results. It is too hard to maintain the heat and moisture at the levels needed. What I have found effective is using castor oil; I found a good video on youtube that elaborates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOqHBz0FOy8
Castor Oil
Posted by Celeste (Southwest, Missouri) on 01/20/2014
(I hope folks are not using drugstore castor oil processed with hexane. Hexane can cause blindness so everyone be sure to use only hexane free castor oil from the health food store or online.)
Castor oil has only very slightly helped my eyes. I've noticed that my symptoms are usually held at bay while I'm wearing foundation and either putting fresh foundation on before bed usually works at keeping it under control. However, this winter it's been worse than ever and so I've been washing with baby shampoo and using psoriasis lotions very lightly around my eyes (burns like the dickens for a few minutes) which helps tremendously but hasn't completely relieved it. I've also noticed when I eat fungus promoting foods like I did last night, it's absolutely horrible by morning (no matter what I put on my eyelids before bed) with much more redness, swelling, itching, burning etc than usual. Those foods would be sugar and grains for starters. I had popcorn and chocolate last night and I'm paying for it this morning!!
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Chloe (Lexington, Ky) on 06/25/2015
I have been suffering from blepharitis for years and finally there is a professional in-office treatment for it. It is called Bleph EX, the doctor cleans your lids under microscope with a special tool. You will get your before and after pictures, the difference is astonishing. I am symptoms free and finally not embarrassed by my appearance.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 10/30/2015
Dear Priya,
I think raw honey or manuka honey would be safer than baby shampoo. Many have found it cures blepharitis.
~Mama to Many~
Benzalkonium Chloride
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 06/30/2024 73 posts
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Blepharitis Treatment:
Benzalkonium chloride is the active ingredient in some antibacterial wipes.
Eucalyptus and Lemongrass
Posted by Cindy (Tennessee) on 04/04/2023
Thank you for the information. I ordered some today and cannot wait to receive it. I've been successful at keeping mine down to a minimum by taking an omega supplement called De 3 manufactured by PRN. It has helped tremendously with calming the burning of my eyelids. The burning was really getting out of control for me. I've had blepharitis for years. I'm hoping the lotion you used will help with the crusting on my eyelids as well as the watering of my eyes. Thank you for your suggestion!
Hand Wipes
Posted by Mike (UK) on 01/30/2024
Hi mate, the main ingredient in wet ones that worked so well for blepharitis is actually Benzethonium chloride. They changed it in 2019 to benzalkonium after this. I'm surprised to hear that the benzalkonium chloride has worked for you. Does it still work?
Turpentine Baths
Posted by Madelyn (Idaho) on 06/16/2023
Hi Rob in Kentucky, thanks so much for sharing this. I really appreciate it. I'm going to tell my sons this so they don't keep “forgetting” to wash their faces with soap!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Hope (Charlotte) on 08/19/2017
Diane,
How are your eyes doing now? Has anyone heard of wet ones to use for blepharitis? Also, my eyelashes are falling out. Has this happened to anyone else?
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Sue (Fairfax Va) on 08/14/2020
Thank you, Missm, what great information!
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Farhat (Uk) on 02/12/2018
Can you please explain what you mean by 'just saturate 3% H2O2 with Borax'? I'd like to try this. Having problems with blepharitis for a while now.
Blepharitis Triggers
Posted by Lucy (Mpls, Mn) on 12/20/2016
I agree. I never had any eyelid swelling or eyelash loss, nada, zip. The dr convinced me I had to put plugs in to be prescribed a dry eye medication as he insisted I had (which I don't believe I did have because I never had any indication or symptoms). I was there for a regular exam! Turned out my insurance did not require this to decide whether I needed dry eye formula or not. I was furious because my eyes were a complete mess with a lot of swelling under and upper lids both. This was five years ago and to this day I have nothing but misery with my eyes. I have some days they are symptom free but this is short lived. I have tried everything and whenever I've went in for advice on this they get worse. I'm completely done with that and refuse any treatments, just check my eyes and let me go! I insist they wipe off all of the equipment before exams.
I put a gate on my bedroom door to keep my dog out and this has been helpful somewhat. I will say that we have had dogs for 35+ years and I never reacted to them, they are a hypo allergenic breed. I was just reading a gal insisted to try borax for eyelash loss as she explains it is a mite. This is what the eye clinic did say and that some people are "just allergic" to it. Well I highly doubt some are just allergic to it after getting an exam and turning up with it. I am going to try the borax and see how that works. Right now I use a clean warm washcloth on them at least 3 times a day and wash them with a gentle cleanser.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/21/2015
Doreen, read up on Castor Oil for the eyes (some people just put it on the eyelid, not into the eye).
And some people are helped by applying honey.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Rachel (Spain) on 08/19/2015
★★★☆☆WORKED TEMPORARILY
I too am suffering this horrible ailment:( About 2 years ago, after about a year of washing lids with baby shampoo & my hair & eyebrows with Head & Shoulders on the doctors advice, I was finally referred to a consultant at the hospital. He prescribed a 3 month dose of an oral medication that was originally used for the treatment of acne & rosacia. I was desperate so agreed to take it. 1 tablet in the morning 1 at night, easy. Amazingly within a week it had completely gone! I never needed to do the ridiculous time consuming washing procedures.... Until now! As I say, it's now about 3 years and I am temporarily in Spain. My eyes have got worse again. Very swollen lids and very red. My whole right eye was completely red, it looked as though I had been punched in the eye it was that bad. I went to the pharmacia who very willingly gave me an antibiotic eye drop. I knew this was not going to help the lumpy red eyelids but after 2 days it has got rid of the redness of the eyeball.
I have also tried honey with some success but it always comes back again. I think Manuka honey may be my next course of action. I have noticed that when I swim in the swimming pool here, with my eyes open, almost swishing my head around to wash my eyes with the water, they are always much better for about a week. Maybe it's the chlorine that temporarily eases it. Also, swimming in the sea does help, again it's probably the salt. But, it never goes away. It can be so debilitating some days. Thankfully I can wear my dark sunglasses through the the day, but am going back to England soon. Another appointment with the doctor! I will also try the tea tree oil, again.
Hopefully someone will come up with a cure for this horrible illness.
Doxycycline
Posted by Helen (Durham, County Of, UK) on 01/25/2015
I've suffered with this condition for a year, the warm compress, massage and cleansing doesn't seem to do any good at all, I hate having to look at people because I know my eyes look so bad, 2 months ago, my doctor prescribed me a weeks course of doxycycline, an antibiotic, before the week was up, my eyes were back to normal, I was so happy and relieved, but the condition has gradually started to come back, I did some research, and it is recommended that a 100mg capsule a day be taken for 1 month, then a 50mg capsule a day be taken for 2 months. Am going back to the doctors, will let you know how I get on.
Honey and Castor Oil
Posted by Jenn (Coborra, Australia) on 01/04/2015
I would suggest you read in the manuka honey section. They cured the same condition as yours in 48 hours with potent Manuka honey....
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Sam (Miami, FL) on 12/26/2014
Eyes and liver are connected.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Mark (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 08/23/2015 12 posts
With difficulty!!
I ended up doing one eye at a time, placed 2 drops tea tree to cotton bud, 1 drop to wet the cotton and 1 drop to make wet.
1st I used a tincture / homopathy solution using Euphrasia of mother tincture (also called eyebright), few drops in boiled but cooled water, using cotton pads to wash eyes and lashes, softening any crust build up...I also added a couple drops of marigold tincture to the wash, both worked well but looking at bottles I have there is no marigold left but just under half bottle of eyebright, so I used marigold more than eyebright. Eyebright tho as the name suggests is the Eye healing herbal tincture, choice is yours.
Trust me do not pick it off dry, wosens and spreads creating lashes to thin and scar eyelids!!
Once crust buildup removed and lashes washed, leave to dry naturally, else tea tree will run into eyes.
Take cotton bud, close eye to treat making sure it stays shut then wipe the bud across ends of lashes and then further down lash,
i wouldnt wipe the base of lashes as extremely painful stinging of the eye if tea tree gets in. Keep eye shut for 5 or so mins (pain in ass but unavoidable if treatment to work)
Then repeat with the other eye if needs be.
You have to keep at it everyday and for a couple months to make sure alls well. I did this up to 3x a day as went on too long causing loose of lashes and chunks of skin scarring from dry picking it - b4 I knew proper way.
Mine is almost cleared now, so perservere with tea tree, if gets in eyes and u cannot bare the stinging rinse and flush with cold water and dab dry, it eases off, then try again.
only 1 doctor I came across said that his patients came in, he laid them on the table and cleaned the eyes, then he used a tiny brush to coat the lash with tea tree, then the nurse took over, he kept his patients on the table for 10 mins to let the oil take effect and they offered ways to keep the eye shut once painted, cant remeber what tho.
So maybe if you teach someone how to apply the oil for you while u lay on yr back lessoning the oil entering eye.
the eyebright and marigold tinctures I got from a health food shop that caters a selection of meds.
produced by
A.Nelson & Co LTD / 5ml bottle of:
1. Euphrasia of mother tincture.
2. Calendula of mother tincture (marigold)
It's a strong solution that only requires 1 - 2 drops in cup of water.
Hope that helps
Mark
Hand Wipes
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/28/2014
Hand Wipes
Posted by Evelyn (Ny) on 06/12/2016
When my daughter was younger, she had severe case of blepharis that she developed chalazions. My doctor told me to wash with diluted baby shampoo and to use warm compresses. My husband preferred to use occusoft cleaning pads or liquid cleanser because he was afraid of the soap stinging her eyes. I would definitely avoid using Wet Ones because it's not made for the eye area.
Hand Wipes
Posted by Sonia (Calgary, Canada) on 09/07/2016
It has been a dark and rainy summer. Hardly any sun. Therefore lack of Vitamin D. Blephartis is horrible, painful and trying every treatment. I wash my face and clean my eyes, moisturize eyes with antibiotic ointment called erythromycin because the Steroid eye ointment Tobradex burned by eyelid. I increased my Vitamin D to 4000iu. a day and added 2000 iu of Vitamin C while treating the condition. Much better but it took a long time because of the steroid ointment, I had to start from square 1.
Sea Salt and Coconut Oil
Posted by Anna (Dayton, Oh) on 04/28/2015
Brilliant, the salt-method. My eyes were flaring up badly today and nothing really helped to relieve the stinging and redness around my eyes. Since I always get rid of throat pain by deep gurgling with a sea salt solution, your suggestion made perfect sense to me. It made me actually want to swim in the ocean. Maybe beach vacations are the super cure for Blepharitis and the soul :)
I soaked two cotton balls in the warm solution and carefully cleaned the entire eye area. Then I soaked two new cotton balls, squeezed the excess water out a bit and laid down for ten minutes. It faintly tingled. No rinsing afterwards, but a generous application of organic Manuka Honey cream to moisturize.
Since this is the first time doing it, I can't vow for future results, just yet. My eyelids are still bright red and swollen, but finally there is no stinging or discomfort anymore right after the treatment.
Let me continue this for a few days and see if the redness and swelling will go down. Not to be in pain right now is a very welcome change. Of course, I hope the salt/Manuka routine will eventually transform me into my normal self.
Castor Oil
Posted by Lee (New Zealand) on 05/28/2016
Can you tell me the name of the lotion you use please or its ingredients?
Potato Pack
Posted by Bob (On) on 12/26/2015
Was your potato selection specific to a white or yellow flesh? What inspired me to contact you is I have s blepharitis...........and its annoying indeed .....I believe in the potatoe remedy.
25 years ago I picked up some planters warts in a squash court shower ( I guess ? ) and researched slices of potatoes .......unbelievable .......I put potatoe slices in my socks and wore shoes ......2-3 days later the the warts were completely gone ......never returned! Awesome! Bob in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Potato Pack
Posted by Michael, New Zealand (New Zealand) on 06/24/2016
Hi Michelle,
N.Z.Manuka honey, has been hailed as a wonder product for many years. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people have climbed on the band wagon. They try to get "a slice of the action" as the stuff sells for SO much more than regular honey, which does not apparently have the "X factor"! N.Z. was a bit slow to implement standards and was too trusting that people would do the decent thing and NOT misrepresent products that were not up to scratch. Ha! However, you can now source Manuka honey that should state that it is the genuine article and have that claim backed up by conforming to a national standard.I would recommend a product by the C-----A, company from New Zealand, but there will be others also.Good luck with your quest and check out carefully before you buy!
Coconut Oil
Posted by Theresa (Caerphilly) on 08/31/2015
I've been using coconut oil for blephritis for couple of days and my eyes are sore and itchy.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Lou (Tyler, TX) on 10/13/2020
Sometimes an allergy pill will do the trick.
Castor Oil
Posted by Anna (Barrington, Ri) on 01/02/2015
How do I know what the castor oil is processed with? It says 100% castor oil on the bottle with no other ingredients. Am I ok? I hope so as I just put some in my eye before I read this. :(
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Jennifer (Mesa, Az) on 08/11/2013
I completely back up the baby shampoo comment. I use coconut oil, though, and take particular care to not put any of my other skin regimen on my eyelids. Before the shampoo, coconut oil, hot compresses, and occasionally topical antibiotic mixed with cetaphil soap- my eye-lid was SO bad that even philosophy miracle worker burned it. I remember a scab on my eyelid. It was so bad that I had to stop my latisse. Any one with this problem should try any and all of the above remedies, along with the other posters suggestions.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, R.i.) on 01/02/2014
I have been dealing with this since October. I had it years ago and it never got past redness part. I felt like I had something in my eyes, they burned, when I cry it makes it worse so I don't cry and believe me I would like to! It started in one eye, then went to the other and now both. Some days it feels like it is going away and the next its back.
I have oily eyelids, flaking and then peeling gross skin off my eye area, redness, soreness, itchiness, eyelashes here and there fall out and an ache or pain in my eye.
My Dr. gave me at first eye drops, ointment, but it didn't seem to clear and then I went on an oral antibiotic and just did the ointment and I have OTC drops. I went back 2 days before Christmas and he said looks good, the next day I started getting tough skin in the eye area and then it flaked and peeled off and it was gross. I am on a new eye ointment and one oral antibiotic a day.
I have too much going on I don't need another issue. I think that is all for now. I know now I am not alone, but it still stinks.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Kerri (Warwick, RI) on 01/05/2014
I use an eye ointment at night now. How am I supposed to use the castor oil or the honey? I just find it strange putting honey there. How do you do it and how much? I am fed up with everything. The other day I thought it was clearing and then bam! It is back. My skin is tight again and it is going to start to peel. This isn't a way to start the New Year off.
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Sp (Wb, Nj) on 01/12/2014
Hi Kerri, can your doctor offer you a non-steroid medication? Some people are very sensitive to steroids and have a very bad reaction. Unfortunately, most doctors will not acknowledge that steroids are not a wonder drug for everyone. Please search and read about other people's eye experiences with steroids. You may or may not identify with what you read, but if it is a bad reaction steroids it will only get worse as long as you use the steroids. Think back to what ointment you have used around your eyes - did it have a steroid in it? From what you posted it sounds like a bad reaction to steroids. I think you should look into this possibility. There is a usually a long healing period with multiple flares where you get worse again before you get better. Good luck!
Blepharitis Prevention Remedies
Posted by Linda (West Hollywood ) on 11/10/2016
BlephX treatment is a gimmic, I know, I work with my doctor that does it, They are all shocked. How patients even pay for this treatment. But these patients are suffering so they would do anything to help them feel better, this treatment uses saline and some tea tree oil with a rotating brush to clean the lids, that's all but they charge a LOT of money for it you can do yourself at home.
Demodex Mites
Posted by Hessy (atlanta) on 08/10/2024 6 posts
I also wanted to mention I use Activ Skin Repair Spray for my eyes 1-2 x a day - You can spray it into the eyes, (eyes shut) but will cover lashes - it has Hypochlorous is it. Helps kill mites!
Turpentine Baths
Posted by Javier (San Antonio, Tx.) on 02/12/2022
Rob, how many cups of Turpentine for white” baths as promoted by Dr. Zalmanovn around 1904. I would also like to make treatment for the eyes but I'm not sure if you are using the same tub of water with turpentine or making a new formula for eye problems.
Thank You.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Calendula, Baby Wash
Posted by Trista (Sydney, NSW) on 05/01/2023
Wondering if this got rid of the issue altogether or only made the symptoms better?
Hand Wipes
Posted by Angie (Usa ) on 07/13/2020
In addition to the wipes, what are you using as a face cleanser and are you cleaning your lids with that as well and then following up with the Wet ones?
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Gert#5 (Usa) on 06/12/2017
I had itchy, flaky skin above my eyelids (not the lids, but the area above the lid & below the eyebrow). I thought it was blepharitis and proceded with the baby shampoo/tea tree oil mixture to wash the area several times/day. I washed my whole head with this mix, which may have been a mistake, because now behind my ears is dry and flaky and oh, so itchy! . I have since stopped using it on my whole head, but this itchy dry skin doesn't seem to be getting better. Also, for the other area, I'm still washing 2x/day with the shampoo mix but then I'm using theives oil w/ a drop of tea tree on it for overnight (apply w/ a qtip). That seems to have improved, but it still itches and gets flaky every 5th day or so. What changes should I make? I have wet ones at work, so I can swab off with those if I should. I don't want to make any changes until I get some advice from you all here at EC.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Sue (Fairfax Va) on 08/13/2020
On the blepharitis page, some people report success using baby shampoo, but no brands are specified. Can anyone recommend a natural/organic brand free of dangerous additives that has worked? Thank you.
Baby Shampoo
Posted by Sue (Fairfax Va) on 08/15/2020
Thank you so very much, Missm, I will try this!
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Dedabea (Earth) on 06/01/2017
Can you tell me specifically the proportions of the solution you used to mist?
Borax and Peroxide
Posted by Aly (Alberta, Canada ) on 12/24/2018
Can you say exactly this recipe? How it you use for eyes? It is safe to use under eyes?
Castor Oil
Posted by Jaimee (Valencia, Ca) on 05/27/2018
Do you apply castor oil just on the lash line or on complete eyelid? and do you apply with a q tip?
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Marie (Hartford, Ct) on 06/16/2017
Wow!!! Thank you for taking the time to post this!! Excellent material from a reputable source.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Lena (Okc, Ok) on 05/27/2016
Thank you all for posting your experiences! It helps to know there are some things I can do topically along with what I'm doing below.
:-)
Went to my naturopath about this condition. He said my case was due to yeast overgrowth and put me on a candida killing diet along with:
Undecyn (2 caps 2X a day. Kills candida--which is essentially yeast overgrowth.)
Pau d'arco (2 caps 2X a day. Sooths rashes etc.) and
Probiotics (2 caps 2X a day. Healthy gut flora to replace candida).
It worked! (Granted, it took a couple of weeks for this to work.)
Interestingly, after having to go on 500 mg of Amoxicillin 2X a day to kill a tooth infection (in the bone) this flared up again. (Antibiotics kill good gut flora.)
So, back to the original cure... Meanwhile, I'm trying honey and coconut oil topically.
