Eyelid dermatitis can be caused by irritants or autoimmune problems, with symptoms including swelling, redness, and itching. Treatment involves medication and avoiding the irritant. Makeup is a common cause, and people should be aware of potential allergens and avoid rubbing their eyes after handling irritants.
Eyelid dermatitis is caused by an irritant on or around the eyelid that causes the immune system to react. It can also be the result of an autoimmune problem, where the immune system starts attacking the body’s own tissues by mistake. Treatment of eyelid dermatitis involves giving medications to relieve itching and irritation in the short term and finding out what the irritant was so it can be avoided in the long term.
Symptoms of eyelid dermatitis include swelling, redness, swelling, and itching. The eyelid may feel tender to the touch and it may be difficult to fully open or close the eye, depending on the nature of the irritation. Immediate treatment may include cold compresses and gentle washing to keep the eye clean and dry. People should avoid using eye makeup while the eyelid is healing. If they are in environments where particles and other irritants are present, even if they don’t normally react to them, they should wear eye protection, as the tender eyelid may react and become more inflamed.
One thing to be aware of with irritants and allergens is that sometimes people develop an immune reaction to the first exposure, making sure that the second time the eyelid is exposed to the irritant, it will react. Other times, people may be exposed hundreds or even thousands of times before the immune system randomly decides something is a threat and develops a reaction to it. Therefore, people should not assume that because they have never had a problem with anything, it cannot be the culprit for eyelid dermatitis.
One of the most common causes of eyelid dermatitis is makeup. This can happen as a result of a reaction developed over time and also when makeup companies change ingredients. Sometimes, people who know they have allergies can make a habit of using the same products, and if the company changes something, they might not notice and end up mistakenly applying a known allergen to the eyelid. Eyelid dermatitis caused by makeup gets worse every time people use the product.
People can also experience contact dermatitis if they handle an irritant and then rub their eyes. Often, behind the irritation is the food; people handle peppers, for example, then mindlessly rub their eyes and develop swollen, swollen eyelids. Pollen and other irritants in the environment can also cause eyelid dermatitis and can be difficult to avoid unless people stay indoors and use filtration in their homes.
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