4. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a condition that causes the skin to become excessively oily or flaky. You might find that you suffer from acne or dry skin if you have this condition, which can lead to aesthetic issues.
This problem is not serious in itself, but it can lead to further complications – blepharitis being one example.
If you have excessive oil production, then it can cause the meibomian glands to become blocked. This then causes them to become inflamed as they attempt to drive out the blockage. At the same time, they might start to produce more or fewer tears than usual, which can lead to many of the other associated symptoms.
If you have the flaky form of seborrheic dermatitis, then it’s possible that a dry skin flake is what has become caught in your duct and is what is causing the reaction.