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blepharitis (s), plepharitides (pl)
Inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts: "Blepharitis can exist in two forms, anterior and posterior."

"Anterior blepharitis affects the outside front of the eyelid, where the eyelashes are attached. The two most common causes of anterior blepharitis are bacteria (Staphylococcus) and scalp dandruff."

"Posterior blepharitis affects the inner eyelid (the moist part that makes contact with the eye) and is caused by problems with the oil (meibomian) glands in this part of the eyelid."

"Two skin disorders can cause this form of blepharitis: rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (scalp dandruff)."

—Compiled from information located in
Webster's New World Medical Dictionary, Third Edition; Wiley Publishing, Inc.; 2008; page 49.
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Word Entries containing the term: “blepharitis
blepharitis angularis
Inflammation of the lid margins at the angles of the commissure (joints or seams).
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blepharitis ciliaris, marginal blepharitis, blepharitis marginalis
Inflammation of the margins of the eyelids.
This entry is located in the following unit: blepharo-, blephar- + (page 1)
blepharitis gangraenosa, gangrenous blepharitis
Carbuncle (an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus) of the eyelids.
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blepharitis parasitica, parasitic blepharitis
Marginal blepharitis (inflammation of the margins of the eyelids) due to the presence of lice.
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blepharitis simplex, simple blepharitis
Mild inflammation of the borders of the eyelids with the formation of moist yellow crusts on the ciliary margins which glue the eyelids together.
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blepharitis squamosa, squamous blepharitis
Marginal blepharitis with the formation of branny scales (desquamation, or shedding, of small husk-like scales).
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blepharitis ulcerosa, ulcerative blepharitis
Marginal blepharitis (inflammation of the margins of the eyelids) with ulceration of the eyelids.
This entry is located in the following units: blepharo-, blephar- + (page 2) ulc-, ulcer- + (page 1)