Patients With Blepharitis Should Be Examined for Facial Dermatoses

According to a recent study published in Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, facial dermatoses frequently occur in patients with blepharitis. These patients should be examined in dermatology clinics for early detection, which will improve their quality of life.

Researchers aimed to detect facial dermatoses in patients with blepharitis in a cross-sectional prospective analysis. A total of 95 patients with blepharitis were included in the study and examined for facial dermatoses, along with the type of blepharitis, severity, and degree of dry eye. Facial dermatoses were diagnosed using dermoscopic and microscopic examinations, and the history of allergic rhinitis was determined. Statistical analyses were used to compare the groups.

A total of 84.2% of patients had at least 1 facial dermatosis and 15.8% did not have any facial dermatosis. No patients had acne, but 57.9% had facial demodicosis. A total of 22.1% had seborrheic dermatitis, 12.6% had rosacea, 2.1% had atopic eyelid dermatitis, 23.2% had a history of allergic rhinitis, and 63.2% had ocular demodicosis.

“We detected high rates of facial dermatosis in patients with blepharitis,” concluded the study authors. “For this reason, we think that it is essential for all patients diagnosed with blepharitis to be examined in dermatology clinics for facial dermatoses,” they continued. “Thus, we predict that the patient’s quality of life will increase with the treatment of an early-detected facial dermatosis.”

Reference
Güder S, Çulfa Ş. Facial dermatoses in patients with blepharitis: a cross-sectional prospective analysis. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online: July 1, 2022. doi:10.5826/dpc.1203a113