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Is blepharitis painful?
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See below.: Blepharitis is swelling or inflammation of the eyelids, usually where the eyelash hair follicles are located. The eyelids appear red and irritated, with scales that stick to the base of the eyelashes. The eyelids may be: •burning •crusty •itching •reddened •swollen.
Answered 1/1/2015
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