Eyelid eczema is caused by the irritation of the skin around your eye which is caused by allergens. The skin around your eye is very sensitive and therefore more prone to damage by allergens and irritants that are found in the atmosphere. Eyelid eczema is very difficult to bear because of the extreme itching and pain that is associated with it.

Some of the symptoms associated with eczema on the eyelids are scaly, itchy eyes, and inflammation of the skin around the eye. While adults experience dry skin around the eyes, small children can get what is called weeping eczema. Since eyelid eczema flare ups are typically caused by allergens that are found in the atmosphere, it may be difficult to avoid them. If you keep the air in your house or office clean, then you should be able to prevent it or at least minimize the flare-ups. Try to install air filters around your house and use allergen free bedding.

How To Treat Eczema on the Eyelids

If you have eyelid eczema you should never wear makeup or put anything on your eye because this could irritate it further. Put moisturizer on your eyelid instead. Keep your stress levels low, and maintain relaxing and healthy activities.  When you have eyelid eczema you should practice relaxation therapy as much as possible. Never scratch or rub the area around your eyes because it will make the area of skin around your eyes more inflamed. This could result in some other kind of skin infection and even worse result in the cracking of your skin. As scientists have not yet developed a cure for eyelid eczema or other kinds of eczema for that matter, these treatments will only help with the symptoms of eczema.

There are also prescription medications that will help relieve the symptoms of eczema on the eyelids. If the natural options above don’t help, you should ask a dermatologist. The dermatologist will probably do a few tests then recommend a prescription to help alleviate the symptoms.

When you have eyelid eczema, try to avoid unnatural soaps and shampoos. Also stay away from alcohol as it is very bad for eczema. In fact, avoiding irritants is a great eyelid eczema treatment.

In conclusion there is no absolute cure for eyelid eczema, but there are various treatments. Before embarking on a quest to treat your eczema, you should first consult a dermatologist and ask his or her advice on what kind of treatment you should try. Preventing eyelid eczema has a lot to do with how clean the air is in the areas you frequent such as your home or office. Preventing eczema is better than curing it, so keep the air in your surroundings clean.

Posted on: April 12th, 2010 by Jeremy Waller

Filed under: Eczema

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