Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Asked 8 months ago

How to remove dandruff from eyelashes?

I've noticed some tiny white flakes on my eyelashes, and it's making my eyes feel a bit irritated. I'm worried it might be dandruff. How can I safely remove dandruff from my eyelashes?

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Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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I have dealt with this and it can be so uncomfortable and itchy. What worked safely for me was using a tiny drop of baby shampoo diluted with warm water on a cotton swab. Gently wipe your lash line with it every night. It is very gentle on the eyes and cleans the crusty flakes nicely.

Preetika Singh Preetika Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Haan, eyelashes pe dandruff (blepharitis) really hurts and looks weird, na! Please do not put regular anti-dandruff shampoo near your eyes, it will burn like crazy. Actually, just cleaning the eyelids daily with warm water and a baby wash is the safest way to keep it clean at home.

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Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I am so sorry you are going through this uncomfortable issue. Just applying a warm compress with a clean damp cloth over your closed eyes for 5 minutes daily can help soften and safely clear those flakes.

Ramesh Vyas Ramesh Vyas Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Eye health is closely connected to inflammation in the body. To help with lash flaking, try avoiding excess sugar and focus on eating carrots, spinach, and walnuts which are great for eye and skin health. Proper internal nutrition can help reduce these dry, flaky skin issues over time.

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Rohit Gupta Rohit Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please do not try any random home remedies, oils, or strong chemicals on your eyelashes. The eyes are extremely sensitive and you can cause serious damage or infections. Evelash dandruff is often blepharitis and must be evaluated and treated by an eye specialist or a dermatologist.

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