Child at puberty- Eyelids clogged pores and clogged glands.

[2sweetkids]

My 10 year old daughter is in puberty, her pimples and clogged pores on her face is the evidence, lol!  My concern is her eyelids have clogged pores or glands few times this year. One time leads to little irritation (itchiness), but warm compress and cold compress get it over in a couple of day. In 2014, she woke up with a swollen eyelid (eye infection on eyelid)!  Is the hormone at puberty a factor as she is producing more oil? How to prevent that from happening? Should I have her use diluted baby soap to wash her eyelids daily? Or some OTC eyelid wipes? Or warm compress twice a day? She has been taking a potent omega-3 capsules the past half year, is this increasing the oil production as well?  She is moderately myopic, too:( Thanks. Mom

[JohnHaganMD]

best of luck

[JohnHaganMD]

Use the search feature and archives and read about the treatment of blepharitis and meibomian gland disease (MGD).  This is related to hormonal changes, more common in youth with acne and older adults with acne roseacea.  Ocusoft PLATINUM lid clearer is excellent and OTC requiring no RX. They have an "original"  and "plus" product. Platinum is new. Might need to order over internet if you can't find. Warm compresses are good. Pads heated with microwave work better than hot washclothes.   Omega 3 not make worse.

[2sweetkids]

thank you:)