[art_fan_12]

My major issue when I get an outbreak of blepharitis is the itching and swelling. The only thing that makes that go away for me is steroids (I think it's methylprednisolone). Certain products will set it off (usually this is a surprise, however, i.e. "surprise! this new eyeliner!"). After the swelling subsides, I get the dry, flaky skin on the eyelids that can last for several weeks. I can tolerate using Gold Bond lotion (the healing one, with aloe in it) in modest amounts on the eyelid and will often put some on at night before I go to bed. I wear contacts 24/7, so I use Optive drops every day anyway, and just continue to do so if I get a blepharitis outbreak.