Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Blepharitis) that could possibly cause Blepharitis includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Blepharitis that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Source: Diseases DatabaseOther conditions that might have Blepharitis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Blepharitis. Our database lists the following as having Blepharitis as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Blepharitis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Blepharitis. Our database lists the following as having Blepharitis as a symptom of that condition:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Blepharitis may be found in:
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Seborrheic blepharitis may be seen in conjunction with seborrhea of the scalp, eyebrows, and ears. It’s common in elderly people and in people with red hair. Staphylococcal blepharitis is associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection and is more common in females than in males. Allergies and eyelash infestations with lice are less-common causes of blepharitis. Blepharitis may also be associated with repeated styes and chalazion.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Seborrheic blepharitis generally results from seborrhea of the scalp, eyebrows, or ears; ulcerative blepharitis results from Staphylococcus aureus infection. (People with this infection may also tend to develop chalazions and styes.)
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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