charlie

[charlie12399]

My eye lids are red and swollen and I have flaking. They think it's bufferidies or something like that. Have been putting warm water and cleaning with baby shampoo. I have had it for over 2 months and no improvement. The antibiotic jell didn't help. what else can I do? I want to use eye make up again. Mary

[cazza54]

forgot change your makeup reg as it has a sellby date this can give infections if out of date

[cazza54]

try cold tea bags its an old cure but it does help

[JanUh]

I think you mean Blepharitis...this can be chronic for a lot of people. I have seen many people treat it with baby shampoo, however, some ingredients in it can actually irritate the eyelid skin. I would suggest using an OTC eyelid scrub instead (there are a few different ones on the market but Occusoft is the only one I can think of off the top of my head at this time). Also, keep your hand off!!! One think that people tend to do when their eyes itch is rub them. Whatever may be on you hands is then transferred to your eyelids...if they are already irritated, this could just make it worse. Instead, try using a cold compress AFTER the warm compress and anytime you have itching (make sure you are using cloths that are not washed in bleach or harsh soaps, which can also lead to eyelid irritation), this helps. You should discuss possible allergies with your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. There are also some antibiotic eye drops on the market that actually help for chronic blepharitis (they are usually off-label use therefore sometimes insurance doesn't cover them and prescription eyedrops are expensive) like AzaSite®. Talk to your doctor about possible causes and if you cannot afford the drops, there are many prescription assistance companies out there!

[realladyb]

Never heard of the condition "bufferidies". I have however, had an eyelid infection related to eye makeup. I found that I had to start purchasing the more expensive brands that specifically stated that they were hypo allergenic. Changing your eye makeup often is crucial to avoiding eye infections. As recommended by ABC News the rule of thumb is typically to change your mascara and your eye liner every four to six months. Eye shadow can actually last a little bit longer, almost to about a year. But if at any point in time you develop an eye infection like conjunctivitis or pink eye, you should immediately throw away any makeup that has come in contact with your eyes and just start fresh with new products.

Also, never, never share your eye shadow, mascara or eyeliner with ANYONE  and be sure to throw away the old and bring in the new as often as suggested. It may seem to be a little more expensive but, it saves you the pain and expense of having to go to the doctor for antibiotics or steroids.