Eyelash curling | Eyelash

Eyelash curling The so-called eyelash curling, medically called trichiasis, is a pathological rubbing of the eyelashes on the surface of the cornea or conjunctiva. This disease is not congenital, like distichiasis, but acquired. A possible cause lies in a misdirected growth of the hairs in the direction of the eyeball. Another is caused by the … Eyelash curling | Eyelash

Madarosis | Eyelash

Madarosis With the so-called madarosis, it comes to a pathological loss of the eyelashes and the lateral eyebrows. This is usually caused by a chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin (blepharitis), which leads to the loss of hairs. Other triggers can be vitamin deficiency, various skin diseases, drug side effects in cancer therapy, stress, trauma … Madarosis | Eyelash

Injuries to the eye

Definition Injuries to the eye can be caused by numerous triggers, such as blows, impacts, stitches, UV rays or corrosive substances and can in principle affect all structures of the eye, including the eyelids, tear organs, cornea, conjunctiva, retina, vitreous body and optic nerve. It is also possible to damage several of these structures at … Injuries to the eye

Therapy | Injuries to the eye

Therapy In the case of eye injuries, it is generally advisable to consult an eye doctor as soon as possible. However, for some injuries to the eye, it is helpful to take measures to prevent the progression of the injury before visiting an ophthalmologist. This is particularly the case if the eye has been burned … Therapy | Injuries to the eye

Symptoms | Injuries to the eye

Symptoms Depending on the cause, eye injuries can present themselves with different symptoms. In most cases a strong reddening of the eye can be seen, which is caused by an irritation of the conjunctiva. The eye may be swollen, have an increased lacrimation and frequent blinking. Often there is also an unpleasant foreign body sensation. … Symptoms | Injuries to the eye

Prognosis | Injuries to the eye

Prognosis Eye injuries are prognostically dependent on their severity. Often, only superficial injuries are present, which either heal on their own or can be treated by an ophthalmologist on an outpatient basis, for example with eye drops. More rarely, there are serious injuries that require surgical treatment and can lead to blindness as a serious … Prognosis | Injuries to the eye

Home remedy for eczema

The term “eczema” covers all inflammatory changes of the skin that are accompanied by itching or weeping. In addition, the definition includes the exclusion of an infectious cause, i.e. a cause mediated by a pathogen. Eczema can present itself in very different ways and can occur anywhere on the body. There are eczemas that are … Home remedy for eczema

Which homeopathics can help me? | Home remedy for eczema

Which homeopathics can help me? Various homeopathic remedies can also help with eczema. The homeopathic remedy Cardiospermum regulates the body’s immune defenses, thus alleviating the inflammatory reaction in the eczema area. This also promotes the healing of the skin lesion. The homeopathic remedy can be used not only for eczema but also for insect bites … Which homeopathics can help me? | Home remedy for eczema

Xanthelasma and homeopathy

Introduction Disorders in fat metabolism can lead to skin changes, the so-called xanthomas. If the cholesterol level is increased, fat deposits may appear around the eyelids and on the face. If several blood lipids (for example cholesterol and triglycerides) are raised, these skin changes are mainly found on the trunk of the body and the … Xanthelasma and homeopathy

Removal of xanthelasma

Introduction Xanthelasmas are deposits of fat in the skin around the eyelid. Removal is only medically indicated in the case of impaired vision and is therefore considered a cosmetic operation which is not covered by the health insurance and therefore has to be paid for by the patient. Cosmetically disturbing xanthelasma can be removed both … Removal of xanthelasma