Dandruff can be very annoying, especially in winter when it comes back again. White spots settle on your shoulders and stand out against dark winter clothes. Due to which you may feel embarrassed. However, discussions about dandruff have become common over the years, with people openly discussing its solutions, treatments and prevention measures.
While dandruff is usually associated with the scalp, it can also appear in other areas like the eyebrows, mustache and nose! But did you know that dandruff also occurs on the eyelashes? Unlike other areas, dandruff on the eyelids is barely visible to the naked eye and can have some serious risks if left untreated. Lens wearers should be especially careful with dandruff on the eyelids to avoid infection.
This is quite common and is caused by excessive oil production or fungal overgrowth. Conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or mite infestation (Demodex) can also cause this problem.
Let us tell you that your habit of sleeping with eyeliner and mascara can also cause dandruff in your eyelashes.
Although eyelid dandruff is not clearly visible, symptoms include itching, red or swollen eyelids, burning or irritation in the eyes, and rough, scaly layers on the bottom of the eyelids.
Flaky skin or oily discharge along the eyelids, eyelashes, eyelids sticking together in the morning, itching or burning, red, swollen eyelids, watery eyes.
