*Source: Wikipedia
There are two types of blepharitis:
Seborrhoeic blepharitis
Seborrhoeic blepharitis, the most common type of blepharitis, is usually one part of the spectrum of seborrhoeic dermatitis which involves the scalp, lashes, eyebrows, nasolabial folds and ears. Treatment is best accomplished by a dermatologist.
Staphylococcal blepharitis
Staphlycoccal blepharitis is caused by infection of the anterior portion of the eyelid by Staphylococcal bacteria. As the infection progresses, the sufferer may begin to notice a foreign body sensation, matting of the lashes, and burning. Usually, the primary care physician will prescribe topical antibiotics for staphylococcal blepharitis. Unfortunately this is rarely an effective treatment. The condition can sometimes lead to a chalazion or a stye.
An external stye or hordeolum is an infection of the sebaceous glands of Zeis at the base of the eyelashes, or an infection of the apocrine sweat glands of Moll. External styes form on the outside of the lids and can be seen as small red bumps. Internal styes are infections of the meibomian sebacious glands lining the inside of the eyelids. They also cause a red bump underneath the lid with only generalized redness and swelling visible on the outside. Styes are similar to chalazia, but tend to be of smaller size and are usually less painful and usually produce no lasting damage. Styes are characterized by an acute onset and usually short in duration compared to chalazia that are chronic and usually do not resolve without intervention.
Styes are commonly caused by a Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection, or by the blocking of an oil gland at the base of the eyelash. Although they are particularly common in infants, styes are experienced by people of all ages. Styes can be triggered by stress, poor nutrition or sleep deprivation. Styes will last from up to 3 weeks to 2 years without treatment, and only up to 1 week if treated properly.
It caused me Rp. 126 000 for the eye specialist consultation and the medication needed for the stye I am having. Adoiii pokai lah asyik keluar banyak duit jerk lately. Hopefully baik lah cepat.
The drugs given:
- Amoxicillin tablet 500 mg
- Dexamethasone tablet 0.5 mg
- Cendo Xitrol ointment 1 tube (Dexamethasone 0.1%, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate –> a multiple dose anti-infective steroid combination in sterile suspension and sterile ointment forms for topical application)