dietrichirteid

Hello
(I'm cross-posting to baldness and dermatology groups because
I have been told that solutions both for baldness and acne might prove
useful for my condition).

I'm 22, male. I have oily skin, occasional pimples but I don't
really care about the oiliness of the skin as such or about the
fact that I have to wash my head every two days etc.

Because of over-production of oil in my skin I have acquired a
nasty condition called blepharitis, i. e. clogging of the meybomian
glands. The glands are situated on the eyelids and produce special
oil that prevents tears from evaporating off of the eyes, basically
speaking. When there is too much oil produced, the glands clog up
and my eyes are very dry in mornings and evenings.

The only radical solution for this condition is to somehow reduce
the production of oil INSIDE the body. I emphasize the word "inside"
because frequent washing of skin with special soaps and applying
ointments isn't going to help - I need to somehow reduce the oil
production as such.

I'd be very grateful for any ideas. I have some hints but I need more
information and comments: I've been said to try to reduce the amount
of androgen in my body.

What is the cheapest way to do this?

After an examination of my eye-lashes, I've also been diagnosed with
"Demodex folliculorum" (a type of mites that inhabit meybomian glands
and might be an additional cause of dry eyes).
To kill the mite I was prescribed with Metronidazole ointment which
makes my eyes sore when applied on the eye-lids; I despertely tried
to find out a SUBSTITUTE for this ointment yet failed - dermatologist
don't know it...
Do you have any suggestions here?

Thank you so much, I'm desperate to find a solution...

Dietrich

john popelish

I think that the mites are probably responsible for the malfunction of
the oil glands in your eyelids. I also had dry eyes before
experimenting with various demodex treatments. This symptom has
completely disappeared, so I guess my experiments may have been
successful.

Any treatment for eyelids risks eye irritation or damage, so I am
reluctant to tell you about some of the things I have tried. For
example, I coated my eyelids with a thick layer of Selsun Blue shampoo
(the one with menthol in it) and let it sit there for 5 minutes or so
before carefully showering it off. It was difficult to hold me eyes
shut without letting the shampoo into my eyes, and to get it rinsed
off without driving it under my eyelids. very little shower water
flow worked better than a harder spray. Doing this a few nights in a
row seemed to help my dry eyes a lot, but it was very weird to go
around with cold eyelids (from the menthol) for a half hour or so
after the treatment.

I also mixed up an experimental oil to use against demodex. I mixed
about equal volumes of tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, and spirits of
turpentine. Then I dissolved as much gum camphor as possible in this
oil. I apply a little of this to my beard and eyebrows and hair a few
minutes before bathing. It is aromatic enough to take your breath
away, but it is not a foul smell. Just very piney. This is too mean
to use directly on eye lashes, though. It won't stay out of your
eyes. Ask me how I know.

--
John Popelish

k.i.t.a.

www.demodexsolutions.com makes a full face and an eyelash treatment. The
eyelash treatment containts metronidazole as well, but maybe isn't so
harsh as what you're using? Try emailing them or asking on their bb
about this..

They also have a cream without metronidazole in it, although I don't
know if this is for the eye area.

I would try a full face treatment of the demodexsolution creams for a
month or two. Curing the mites quite possibly be all that you need.
(They can move around, so I would not just treat the eye area anyway.
Treat the whole face, so they don't come back).

Once they aren't there to clog up the pores, and the oil can flow
freely, it might not be as much of a problem.

demodex solutions

If you ore interested, we know a eye lash treatment to kill the mites
used by a Belgian professor in the university.

Walter

don gillis

Dear Mr. Popelish,
My experience with oiliness of the skin, is to apply a paste of Aveeno®
lotion mixed with ascorbyl palmitate. The ascorbyl palmitate will dry up all
available oil and leave tbne skin with extra vitamin C.

Sincerely,

Don Gillis, Jr.

julie bove

I've had Blepharitis and it was no fun! What helped me was to scrub my eyes
throughout the day with baby shampoo (get the tearless kind) and little
pieces of washcloth. I bought cheap ones an cut them up so I always had a
clean piece to use. I did this several times a day. I also used the
artificial tears that came in individual little bottles. They're expensive,
but at the time, the preservative they use in the other kind was irritating
to me. And after I got home from work, I made warm compresses with
chamomile tea bags. I would keep these on my eyes for an hour or so.

The condition didn't clear up quickly. I suffered with it for about three
months before it finally went away. During this time I was also using some
kind of prescription eye drops. The eye Dr. had warned me that this thing
was very persistent. So the next time my eyes began to itch, I made a
beeline for the nearest Dr. and got some more eye drops. I also began
immediately with the eye scrubs. I think the immediate treatment is what
made the difference. When I had the first bout, I let it go. This was
mainly because my eye Dr. was booked up and couldn't get me in right away.
But I had finally had enough suffering and found a new Dr.

--
Type 2
http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/

bob becker

Always fun, isn't it?

I just heated up an old washrag in the microwave.
My eye guy tells me that the hot compresses are the most
important thing in dealing with this.

Did you get any little crusty patches along your eyelids?
I did. I thought it was more psoriasis, but he said it was the blepharitis.

Yup. Hot compresses too.

I goota ask. Do you use a monitor a lot during the day, or do you
spend a lot of time in a dry environment?

kpdobes

It has always been my understanding that most all humans carry the demodex mite
in their eyelashes and it is only when the immune system is under attack that
the mite gets out of hand.
The demodex mite is also refered to as Demodex Mange in dogs. There is a
liquid called Mitaban that is a total cure for even the most advanced cases.
It is safe to use in the eyes and ears of dogs and is applied to the dog by
means of a bath 2 to 3 times over a couple of weeks.
I believe it is only approved for use on canines. I am not suggesting you use
it on yourself. Just passing on information.
KNOTTY PINE'S DOBERMAN CHAMPIONS:
CAMEO, CHIFFON, CASHMERE, OREO, KELLOGG & BOBBI

dietrichirteid

How much will it cost? Or is it public information and if it is,
where? Thanks.

I'd be also interested if someone offered a substitute for the
ubiquitously used baby shampoo as a liquid for the so called "lid
scrubs" - cleaning the lids to keep them cleaner and thus keep
blepharitis at bay.

Dietrich