Question
If a newborn has eye discharge, is it necessary to further treat the eyes after wiping them with boiled water and physiological saline solution daily?
Answer
Eye discharge in newborns may be caused by blepharitis. Blepharitis can be due to bacteria, seborrheic dermatitis, or regional allergic reactions, often coexisting and leading to subacute or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin, eyelashes, hair follicles, and their glands. Treatment with some traditional Chinese herbal remedies that promote lung clearing, heat elimination, and wind dispersal can be used.