Question 1

what's the difference between blepharitis and ocular rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Lids v. face: Blepharitis is a dandruff like inflammation of the eyelids causing redness, itching, crusting and sometimes loss of lashes.  Rosacea is condition of unknown origin causing redness and crusting of the mid-face and sometimes involving the eyelids.  Treatment overlaps between these two conditions and both are treatable.  Rosacea can cause permanent skin changes if not dealt with.

Question 2

could rosacea and ocular rosacea cause an elevated total complement (ch50)?
i am healthy, very active, feel great.

Accepted Answer

Ocular rosea: Roscea can be an autoimmune disorder and as such can have elevated  immune markers .Alternatively could be lupus. Did they check other markers like dsDNA Sm antibody?  F/u /w dermatology

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3834698/

Question 3

i have blepharitis and ocular rosacea. today i noticed clear blister about the size of a pin head where lower lid meets eye. it burst but can see it.

Accepted Answer

Meibomian gland: dysfunction from blepharitis can cause meibomian gland cysts to occur. Good lid hygiene with diligent lid scrubs found over the counter is a good start. Your ophthalmologist can treat you with medication or procedures to alleviate the symptoms and sometimes eliminate the cause.

Question 4

how can i tell if i have seborrheic dermatitis or ocular rosacea?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 5

my mom has intense ocular rosacea, doctors don't know how to fix it. she has also developed sjrogrens disease & lupis. this makes it harder for her to deal with the rosacea because she is now allergic to many of the medicines she used to take.helppls?

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Specialists: I would have her consult an ophthalmologist at a university hospital to treat the ocular rosacea. Often glands in the eyelids  have significant involvement and require expert treatment. In addition to.avoiding sun. and wind, warm compresses 4 times daily help. Topical eye drops or ointment are prescribed by the specialist. Probing open eyelid ducts has been done in some patients with ocular rosace

Question 6

can doc tell the difference between ocular rosacea and an allergic reaction? (trigger uncertain.) burning sensation. prickly lids. have facial rosacea

Accepted Answer

Try epsom salt rinse: Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) facial rinse each day helps many people with intractable rosacea.

Question 7

papulopustular rosacea well controlled by soolantra. now have eye symptoms  (see above) in both eyes.  is this ocular rosacea or age related dy eyes?  what is the defining difference? also treated for two bacterial infections  in last three months.

Accepted Answer

Possibly 1 or both: rosacea can do this, but so can dry eye syndrome. Would suggest see an ophthalmologist to test for dry eye and sjogrens. Might treat with low dose doxy and use various types of eye drops as well.

Question 8

taking doxycycline--briefly cured ocular rosacea. now have red, sore eyes from allergies.treatment?

Accepted Answer

See below: Otc antihistamines are helpful for many people with seasonal allergies.  If you take multiple medications, a pharmacist can help you find an otc product that will not interact with your other medications. If you have no other symptoms of seasonal allergies (runny nose, sneezing, etc) or this is the first time you have had red, sore eyes... You should see your physician.

Question 9

how do i treat ocular roseacea?

Accepted Answer

Symptom management.: Ocular rosacea is a difficult disease to manage, in large part because the exact cause is unknown. Treatment is guided by the severity of your symptoms: if mild, frequent application of artificial teardrops and warm compresses to the affected eye are helpful. In more severe cases, antibiotics and steroids can be used for a limited time, but can have side effects. Surgery is a last resort.

Question 10

i have rosacea...what is a good diet to control rosacea from spreading?

Accepted Answer

None!: Rosacea is not a disease that "spreads" or is communicable from or to others. It is a genetic skin condition that can be treated with oral and topical medications, the vascularity treated by laser to reduce redness, and the skin thickening reduced by laser resurfacing if needed--but rosacea is not "cured" or eliminated. Some foods can stimulate redness (like alcohol), but won't cause "spread.".

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What's the difference between blepharitis and ocular rosacea?

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Could rosacea and ocular rosacea cause an elevated total complement (ch50)? i am healthy, very active, feel great.

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I have blepharitis and ocular rosacea. today i noticed clear blister about the size of a pin head where lower lid meets eye. it burst but can see it.

A member asked:

How can i tell if i have seborrheic dermatitis or ocular rosacea?

A member asked:

My mom has intense ocular rosacea, doctors don't know how to fix it. she has also developed sjrogrens disease & lupis. this makes it harder for her to deal with the rosacea because she is now allergic to many of the medicines she used to take.helppls?

A member asked:

Can doc tell the difference between ocular rosacea and an allergic reaction? (trigger uncertain.) burning sensation. prickly lids. have facial rosacea

A member asked:

Papulopustular rosacea well controlled by soolantra. now have eye symptoms (see above) in both eyes. is this ocular rosacea or age related dy eyes? what is the defining difference? also treated for two bacterial infections in last three months.

A member asked:

Taking doxycycline--briefly cured ocular rosacea. now have red, sore eyes from allergies.treatment?

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How do i treat ocular roseacea?

A member asked:

I have rosacea...what is a good diet to control rosacea from spreading?

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