A 23-year-old woman has swelling in her eyelid following an infection caused by her eye makeup. Another term for this swelling is:

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Blepharitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the eyelids, often caused by infection or other eye conditions such as allergies or chronic eye infections. It can also be caused by eye makeup or cosmetics that irritate the eye. Conjunctivitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin layer of tissue that covers the surface of the eye and inner surface of the eyelids). Myringitis is inflammation of the eardrum, and otitis is inflammation of the ear (usually the middle ear). These conditions are not related to swelling in the eyelid caused by eye makeup.

A 23-Year-Old Woman Has Swelling in Her Eyelid Following an Infection