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I have blepharitis, i take good care of my lids. i am on an oral antibiotic, sinus, and a topical 4 eye. using both 4 a week, and yet developed 2 stye?
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Blepharitis problem: For many, blepharitis is best described as chronically recurrent. It may only be possible to control, not fully cure. There may be an oil gland dysfunction like roseacea involved. Using oral antibiotics like Minocycline can thin oil secretions, as do omega-3 supplements. Warm compresses, lid hygeine, eye ointments, Azasite to the lid can all help control bleph and prevent complications like styes.
Answered 4/25/2017
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Blepharitis: The best oral antibiotics to help severe blepharitis are doxycycline, or tetracycline. It sounds like you are doing everything you can to treat this blepharitis, yet you are still getting styes. Make sure you talk to your eye doctor about your lid cleaning techniques, and what you are using as well to clean your lids. There are various ways to treat this. Keep regular follow up.
Answered 8/12/2014
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