Inflammation of the eyelids, causing redness, irritation, and sometimes crusty buildup along the lash line.
From Greek 'blepharon' (eyelid) + '-itis' (inflammation). This straightforward medical term combines the body part with the inflammation indicator.
Blepharitis affects millions of people but most don't know the word—Staphylococcus bacteria and demodex mites commonly cause it, making your eyelids a battleground between your immune system and tiny invaders.
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