what is dandruff of the eye and what is it caused by?
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There are mites that 95% of people have living in their eyelash follicles.  I think this is what peternal is talking about.  They don't actually cause dandruff, though.  Dandruff on your eyelashes is likely coming from your eyebrows.  It falls from the eyebrow and settles on your eyelashes.  The skin around your eyelashes can also flake, causing something that looks like dandruff.  If this is a problem for you, visit your eye doctor.  He/she can prescribe a care regimen that will help you keep it under control.
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This time of year simple allergies can cause it.  There are several products on the market for this.  I myself use "Allergans" liquid-gel tears.  The thicker fluid of this product stays with you longer and definitely is refreshing to your eyes.
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Any eye colour other than brown is caused by an absence of pigments in the iris. People inhabiting extreme latitudes usually have lower general pigmentation in order to get sufficient Vitamin D uptake through ultraviolet light. This is accompanied by a tendency to have lighter hair colour and less pigments in the iris.\n\nYou might call it a genetic defect which has proven useful.
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Thats a pretty serious problem.  It happens when fungus start to grow on the clear part of your eye.  This occurs after an injury, maybe from trauma or contact lenses.  You need to follow your doctors instructions exactly so you dont lose part of your vision.
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A CURE FOR\nDANDRUFF!\n \n\nYes, I did "cure" mine and so have many others using a substance that most people have at home.\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat Is Dandruff?\nFollowing are some the definitions I have come across:\n\nDandruff is a bothersome problem sometimes thought to be associated with inefficient hair care. Nothing could be further from the truth - anyone who has dandruff knows that!\n\n\nIf you're troubled by dandruff, that snowy, dust-like stuff that falls from scalp to shoulders, you're not alone: Nearly everyone has dandruff to some degree. But care must be taken not to confuse simple dandruff with other conditions that also cause flaking of the scalp, such as seborrheic dermatitisor psoriasis.\n\nDandruff occurs when the scalp sheds dead epidermal (skin) cells in large clumps. Dandruff scales appear dry, white or grayish, appearing as small, unsightly patches, especially on top of the head.\n\nScalp cells replenish themselves in a pattern similar to that of hair, but more rapidly: The skin of the head renews itself about once a month. Dead scalp cells are constantly being pushed from the deepest layer of the epidermis to the skin's surface, where they gradually die. Usually the scalp sheds them in a nearly invisible way. But for reasons that are still unclear, cell turnover sometimes becomes unusually rapid, and dead cells are shed as the visible flakes called dandruff. Although most people assume dandruff comes from a dry scalp, the opposite is true: People with oily scalps tend to suffer most from dandruff.\n\n"This may be due to an oily scalp supporting the growth of yeast in the scalp, which is thought to be instrumental in the development of scaling and scalp irritation," says Joseph P. Bark, M.D., chairman of dermatology at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, Ky. "A large preponderance of males have dandruff, which may suggest some role of androgen hormones in dandruff."\n\nBark says that dandruff has its bright side: If the scalp doesn't shed its dead skin cells, the human scalp would be tremendously thick. "But when the cell turnover goes too far and increases, then you get not only visible excess scaling, but redness and itching," he says. "Redness and itching is actually seborrheic dermatitis, and it frequently occurs around the folds of the nose and the eyebrow areas, not just the scalp."\n\nSometimes itching of the scalp is also experienced. Dandruff is a very common problem. The most common cause is probably a small skin fungus, previously known as Pityrosporum ovale, now renamed Malassezia furfur. The fungus is found naturally on the skin surface of both healthy people and those with dandruff. The fungus likes fat, and is consequently found most on skin areas with plenty of sebaceous glands: on the scalp, face and upper part of the body. When Malassezia furfur grows too rapidly, the natural renewal of cells is disturbed and dandruff appears with itching. \n\nDandruff is made up of bits of dead skin that peel away from the scalp as a result of the effects of metabolism. Normally, dandruff, in its early stages of growth, is not visible to the naked eye. It becomes visible only after enlarging into pieces of dead skin (what we normally call "dandruff") as a result of the propagation of bacteria and/or problems with seborrhoeic scalp conditions. Persons suffering from prolonged dandruff are said to have a dandruff ailment. This type of ailment, accompanied by itchiness, can lead to eczema if it worsens.\n\n \n\nSome suggested causes for dandruff:\nContrary to the old wives tales, dandruff isn't caused by too much shampooing or dry skin. It is triggered by overactive oil glands, food allergies, stress, excessive perspiration, or harsh shampoos.\n\nThere is a common misconception that dandruff is caused by scalp skin being too dry. Hence some people avoid washing their hair, believing that the drying effect of shampoo will worsen t
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Floaters are caused by the break-down of the gel (vitreous) in the back of the eye.  They are usually very normal and occur more with age.  However, if you have experienced a sudden increase in them (or just started seeing them) or see associated flashes of light, you should see an eye doctor ASAP (optometrist or ophthalmologist - either is fine) to rule out a retinal or vitreous detachment.
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It could be anything from conjunctivitis (pink eye) or it could be due to a foreign body irritating it. \n\nI'd recommend an eye wash as a first step to troubleshooting your condition.
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I have the same exact problem. My dermatologist said it is seborrheic dermatitis, same thing as dandruff. Hope that won't gross you out! But anyways, hydrocortisone cream every fews days should take care of it. If not, see the doc.
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maybe an eye sty? look on google, search eye sty it's caused mainly by stress.
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Try using a product with Tea Tree Oil, like Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner. I know it sounds counter-intuitive to add oil to your scalp, but Tea Tree Oil acts as both a humectant and an astringent, meaning it cleanses and moisturizes at the same time. So you get rid of the dandruff by exfoliating and removing dead skin cells, and you keep the new layers protected and moisturized, thus reducing itchiness. :D Works for me everytime! Good luck!
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Dandruff is the excessive flaking of dead skin that forms on the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be treated with specialized shampoos or common household remedies which are available over the counter at your local pharmacy.\nDandruff can also be a symptom of seborrhea dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or head lice. Excessive scratching should be avoided. Scratching to the point of causing breaks in the skin can increase the risk for infections, particularly from staph and strep bacteria. While these infections are the biggest risk from dandruff, many people find that dandruff can cause social or self-esteem issues, so treatment can be very important for purely social reasons. So it might be better if you had a check with your doctor on this. \nHowever I find that "Garnier Anti- Dandruff" shampoo and conditioner works well as using this on a regular basis keeps the dandruff at a low level as well as getting sufficient exercise and eating well and stress less. \nAs for acne it depends on how bad your case is as to what will work the best. When i was a bit younger i had fairly bad acne and i went to my doctor and she gave me pills for it. You could also try a number of household remedies for eg- \n- try putting some metho on a tissue and wiping the excess oil, doing this for a few day on and a few days off\n- my mother used to tell me to put toothpaste on face b4 i went to sleep which also helped \nIn conclusion i suggest to go and consult your doctor he/she maybe able to give you something or there are a number of herbal treatments.\nBest of all when you have found the product that works for you stil to it.\nGood luck as its a long road.
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depends on the reason for the dandruff.  could be just dry scalp or could be a skin disorder.  sometimes dandruff shampoos can help, the stronger ones being like coal-tar shampoos or the gentler head and shoulders stuff.\n\nor you need to moisturize your scalp\n\nor you might need to see a doc for meds.
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My dandruff was caused by an oily scalp.  Special shampoos didn't seem to help, but daily hair washing does.  Most people can't do that, but I can, and must.  If however you can't or don't want to do that, try washing your hair 2-3 times.  The second (or 3rd) time, use very little shampoo.  This should still produce lots of lather.  And if it doesn't, shampoo again.  I start to get flakes again if I don't wash often enough.
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Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctiva: A transparent membrane covering the eyeball and under surface of the eyelid)  (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), often due to infection. There are three common varieties of conjunctivitis, viral (viral: a virus is a small particle that infects cells in biological organisms.... , allergic (allergic: an allergy or type i hypersensitivity is a immune malfunction whereby a persons body... , and bacterial (bacterial: bacteria (singular, bacterium) are a major group of living organisms.... . Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are contagious. Other causes of conjunctivitis include thermal and ultraviolet burns, chemicals, toxins, overuse of contact lens (contact lens: A thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication) es, foreign bodies, vitamin (vitamin: Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism)  deficiency, dry eye (dry eye: keratoconjunctivitis sicca or kcs is an eye disease caused by decreased tear production... , dryness due to inadequate lid closure, exposure to chickens infected with Newcastle disease (Newcastle disease: Disease of domestic fowl and other birds) , epithelial dysplasia (pre-cancerous changes), and some conditions of unknown cause such as sarcoidosis (sarcoidosis: A chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands) .\nBlepharoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis with blepharitis (blepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts) .\nKeratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis and keratitis (keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision) .
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same as everyone else who gets dandruff. I can understand why you would be confused though. Dandruff is the flaking of the scalp and if the scalp is black wouldn't the flakes be too, right? Well, all skin, no matter what color, is white when if flakes off because it is dead skin. It's just like when you scratch your arm and the area looks white at first. It's the same with black people.
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Coconut oil, Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Neem Oil and many other oils are wonderful for your hair and may prevent dandruff.\n\nI would also like to suggest the water cure. Drink 6-8 glasses of distilled water every day with a pinch of unrefined sea salt.
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See a dermatologist. He or she can prescribe a special shampoo that will get rid of your dandruff. Good Luck!