Have you ever heard of eyelash dandruff? Know which disease has symptoms

Because of this, you might feel embarrassed. However, as conversations about hair dandruff have become common over the years, people are more willing to discuss solutions, treatments, and preventative measures to manage it well.

While dandruff is usually associated with the scalp, it can also appear in other areas like the eyebrows, mustache and nose! But did you know that eyelashes also have dandruff? Unlike other areas, dandruff on the eyelids is barely visible to the naked eye and can pose serious risks if left untreated. Contact lens wearers should be especially careful with dandruff on the eyelids to avoid infection.

This is quite common and is caused by excessive oil production or fungal growth. Conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or mite infestation (Demodex) can also cause this problem.

For your information, let us tell you that your habit of sleeping with eyeliner and mascara can also cause dandruff on your eyelashes.

Although eyelid dandruff is not clearly visible, symptoms include itchy, red or swollen eyelids, gritty or irritated eyes, and rough, flaky scales on the bottom of the eyelids.

Scaly skin or oily discharge at the edge of the eyelid, scaly eyelids, sticky eyelids in the morning, itching or burning, red and swollen eyelids, watery eyes.