The crusty, grainy, or scaly appearance at the base of the eyelashes is the most common finding in blepharitis. This is the classic appearance of blepharitis involving the outer angle of the eyelid, called angular blepharitis. Chronic blepharitis can lead to misdirected eyelashes, misshapen eyelashes, and loss of eyelashes (trichiasis).
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Blepharitis  Information for adults

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References


Kanski JJ, Nischal KK, eds. Ophthalmology: Clinical Signs and Differential Diagnosis. pp. 14-15. Philadelphia: Mosby, 1999.

Wolff, Klaus, ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 7th ed, p. 224. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.

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