itchy eyes?
When eyelid eczema is behind it and what the therapy should look like
Created: 01/14/2022, 08:37
Itchy eyes can indicate eyelid eczema.
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Do you have a dry and itchy spot on your eyelid?
Eyelid eczema can be the cause.
Learn more about symptoms and treatment options in the text.
Irritated and itchy areas can indicate an inflammatory rash. This is often eczema. This clinical picture accounts for about a third of all skin diseases. Since the skin on the eyelids and face is the thinnest skin on the body, eczema occurs here more quickly and usually without warning. This is eyelid eczema, also known as eyelid dermatitis.
As soon as the skin reacts to an irritating substance, this is referred to as toxic contact dermatitis. If the trigger is an allergen, the skin reaction* is called an allergic contact dermatitis
.
Eyelid eczema: what are the possible symptoms?
Although there are a variety of triggers, all eczema has similar symptoms.
Those affected usually feel an itch that is difficult to suppress and can make everyday life miserable.
Constant scratching damages the skin and increases inflammation.
Redness and flaking of the skin appear.
dermatologist dr
Martin Braun explains on his website: "In severe cases, swelling and blistering of the skin can also occur.
If eczema becomes chronic, thickening and “coarsening” of the skin occurs, a so-called lichenification.”
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When your hands just itch: is it allergic hand eczema?
Find the cause: wrong care products can be the trigger
Eyelid eczema can be extremely annoying for those affected and has a variety of causes.
According to the German Allergy and Asthma Association (daab), the following triggers are possible: “
Decorative cosmetics and face and body care products are the most common triggers for eyelid eczema
.
For example, fragrances in face and body care products or preservatives in contact lens solutions can be triggers.”
Other possible eyelid eczema triggers:
Shampoo/Shower Gel
Perfume
contact lens agent
household cleaners
heavy metals such as nickel
The following measures can help you with eyelid eczema
A doctor usually recognizes immediately whether it is eczema. In order to define the trigger with certainty, a detailed medical consultation must always take place. The following tips should help to bring about an improvement through general measures. If the trigger can be identified, avoid this product. Skin care is also important, your products should not dry out. For example, we recommend a care product that provides a lot of moisture and does not contain any preservatives. But pay attention to
how your skin reacts to your care products and try to avoid unnecessary rubbing and scratching of the irritated skin area
.
A cotton pad dipped in black tea can relieve the itching somewhat, as the daab informs.
However, if the symptoms do not go away or keep coming back, consult a doctor.
Eyelid eczema can also occur in the context of
neurodermatitis
.
However, the reasons for this have not yet been clearly clarified.
Find out everything about neurodermatitis!
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