Eyelid redness in infants
Eyelid redness in infants
What is the redness of the eyelid in infants? Who are the children most susceptible to infection and how is it treated? Learn the most important information about it after reading the following article.
Eyelid redness in infants
Eyelid redness in infants occurs as a result of several reasons, the most important of which is inflammation in the glands in the eyelid, and it recurs even if it has been cured.
Eyelid redness in infants: what is it?
Redness is sometimes the result of inflammation in the eyelid caused by inflammation of the oil glands in it and is divided into two types:
Anterior blepharitis. Redness of the eyelid above the eyelashes is often caused by bacteria or seborrheic dermatitis.
Posterior blepharitis. Redness of the eyelid occurs in the area that meets the eyeball and is often the result of inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the eye.
Eyelid redness in infants: causes
There are several reasons for this besides the ones mentioned, which include:
fungal infection;
Rosacea (Acne rosacea).
Mites in the eyelid.
Allergy to a medicine or cleaning product.
Eyelid redness in infants: symptoms
Symptoms may vary from one child to another and include:
Redness of the eyelid, especially its edges.
Thick, yellow scales on the eyelid.
Burning eye.
Pain and discomfort in the eye.
Seborrheic dermatitis on the head or face of the child.
pus from the eye;
Fluid from the eyelid.
The eyes are covered with crusts in the morning.
Eyelid swelling.
dryness in the eye;
Foamy tears.
loss of eyelashes;
Blink faster.
Eyelid redness in infants: the most vulnerable
There are diseases, when present, that make children more susceptible than others to redness and inflammation of the eyelid, which include:
seborrheic dermatitis;
Dry eyes (not having enough tears in them).
Eyelid redness in infants: diagnosis
Diagnosing eyelid redness does not require tests, but the doctor asks about the existing symptoms or the medical history of the child and sometimes the family, and the doctor may resort to taking a sample of the crusts on the child’s eye to determine their source, whether they are bacteria, fungi or parasites.
Eyelid redness in infants: treatment
Treatment depends on several factors, which include:
Child’s age.
The child’s general health and medical history.
The child’s ability to tolerate the method of treatment.
Parents’ opinions and their preferences for treatment.
There are different types of treatment and include the following:
Put warm water compresses on the child’s eyes for at least 15 minutes a day and repeat this.
Take care not to allow the child to rub his eyes.
Wash the child’s hands frequently.
An ointment containing an antibiotic to treat the cause if it is bacteria or to prevent another infection.
Wash the face and eyes using a damp cloth to remove the eyelid.
Treatment may vary if seborrheic dermatitis accompanies the redness of the eyelid in the child and includes the following:
Softly comb the hair of the head while taking a shower.
Use an antifungal shampoo under the supervision of a doctor.
Use a steroid cream as needed and under the supervision of a doctor.
In general, treatment is aimed at relieving and relieving symptoms.
Eyelid redness in infants: a visit to the doctor
You should call or see a doctor immediately in some cases, which include:
worsening of symptoms;
The presence of pain in the eye.
Redness in the white part of the eye.
Changed level of vision.
Bleeding or pus from the eyelid.
Increased redness of the eyelid.
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