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What to do if i have this whitish dry flaky thing in and around my eyes. what is this?
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Blepharitis: You probably have blepharitis a dandruff like condition of your eyelashes. This most commonly treated with lid hygiene. The use of a product like Ocusoft to clean the eyelashes. Also, some cases may require antibiotics or steroids.
Answered 7/20/2014
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