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I notice my upper eyelids have dead dirt like skin. when i rub it more dry skin appear, it gets more itchy. why is this? how to treat it? elaborate.

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Dr. Dawnielle Kerner answered

Not dead skin: It is not dead skin but dried up oils and a condition called "blepharitis". The oils come from gland on your eyelids. Treat it by soaking your eyelids with warm washcloth for about 5 minutes. Then wash your eyelids with a special eyelid wash to remove the oils. If it doesn't improve you should see an eye care professional

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Answered 12/31/2017

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A member asked:

I notice my upper eyelids have dead dirt like skin. when i rub it more dry skin appear, it gets more itchy. why is this? how to treat it? elaborate.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dawnielle Kerner answered

Dr Cremers and 7 doctors agreed

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