Use it for one week to provide symptomatic relief and support; for longer-term restoration, continue for one to three months.

Topical steroids provided some symptomatic relief but were ineffective in clearing bacteria from the eyelids.

Corticosteroids have also been used for symptomatic relief.

Curettage enabled rapid symptomatic relief and induced remission, with little risk of complications.

For symptomatic relief from itching, oral antihistamines or any soothing lotions like calamine lotion or zinc oxide may be used.