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What can cause eyelid dermatitis?
Eyelid dermatitis may be caused by contact with irritants or allergens, or it can be a manifestation of an underlying skin disease, such as atopic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis. A periorbital dermatitis may also be a manifestation of rosacea or periorificial (perioral) dermatitis.
What is the difference between dermatitis and perioral dermatitis?
Some types of dermatitis are caused by exposure to chemicals and other irritants. Perioral dermatitis, for example, may be caused by exposure to fluoride in water or toothpaste.
How do you treat atopic dermatitis on eyelids?
Treating eyelid eczema Eyelid eczema is treated with emollients and mild topical steroids, prescribed by your doctor or other healthcare professional. Generally, only mild topical steroids (0.5 – 1% hydrocortisone) are recommended for eyelid eczema, given the thinness of the eyelid skin.
What mimics perioral dermatitis?
The differential diagnosis of perioral dermatitis can include acne vulgaris, contact dermatitis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, discoid lupus, and papular sarcoid,4 each of which has a unique clinical presentation. Rosacea often mimics the clinical and histologic appearance of perioral dermatitis.
What can perioral dermatitis be mistaken for?
Perioral dermatitis can look like acne and is often mistaken for it. Some people report that perioral dermatitis itches or burns. Sometimes it spreads up to the nose and eyes and, very rarely, the genitals.
How do you treat perioral dermatitis around the eyes?
Perioral Dermatitis Treatment
- For mild cases, an antibiotic that goes on the skin may be enough. These include erythromycin and metronidazole.
- Severe cases may need an oral antibiotic such as tetracycline or erythromycin.
What else looks like perioral dermatitis?
Perioral dermatitis can look like acne and is often mistaken for it. Some people report that perioral dermatitis itches or burns.
How can you tell the difference between perioral dermatitis and rosacea?
The spots in rosacea are usually found on the central third of the face, including on the forehead, nose and chin. The spots in perioral dermatitis are located around the mouth, around the nose and around the eyes. Rosacea will also cause flushing and redness.
What autoimmune causes dermatitis?
The autoimmune diseases that were significantly associated with atopic dermatitis included: alopecia areata, vitiligo, chronic urticaria, celiac disease, chronic glomerulonephritis, Sjögren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, unspecified inflammatory bowel disease.
How do you fix dermatitis of the eyelid?
Eyelid eczema is treated with emollients and mild topical steroids, prescribed by your doctor or other healthcare professional. Generally, only mild topical steroids (0.5 – 1% hydrocortisone) are recommended for eyelid eczema, given the thinness of the eyelid skin. Eyelid skin is four times thinner than facial skin.
What is eyelid dermatitis and what causes it?
It may be due to allergy ( allergic contact dermatitis) or irritation ( irritant contact dermatitis ). Eyelid dermatitis is also called eyelid eczema. Upper, lower or both eyelids on one or both sides can be affected by contact dermatitis. The patient may report itching, stinging or burning, and the lids are red and scaly.
What are the symptoms of contact dermatitis on the eyelid?
Upper, lower or both eyelids on one or both sides can be affected by contact dermatitis. The patient may report itching, stinging or burning, and the lids are red and scaly. They may swell. With persistence of the dermatitis, the eyelids become thickened with increased skin markings ( lichenification ).
What is the difference between eyelid dermatitis and Periorbital dermatitis?
Eyelid dermatitis may be caused by contact with irritants or allergens, or it can be a manifestation of an underlying skin disease, such as atopic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis. A periorbital dermatitis may also be a manifestation of rosacea or periorificial (perioral) dermatitis.
What is the differential diagnosis of erythema and edema?
The differential diagnosis of eyelid erythema and edema is broad, ranging from benign, self-limiting dermatoses to malignant tumors and vision-threatening infections. A definitive diagnosis usually can be made on physical examination of the eyelid and a careful evaluation of symptoms and exposures.