From the article: Eyelid Rash
Eyelid rashes are a common problem, especially for women, and can be caused by a variety of allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases. The skin over the eyelids is very thin, and is especially susceptible to rashes caused by allergies, especially to cosmetics and hair care products used in everyday life. What was the cause of your eyelid rash? How were you able to overcome the problem? Share your story, and read about others', about the various different causes of eyelid rashes. Share Your Experiences
Eyelid Rash
- I first discovered I was alergic to any products on my face when I was little girl and washed my face in soap. My eyelids became red, itchy and then cracked! I started using Pears soap and it cleared up. The problem is as an adult I reallly want to wear make up and use good quality creams but every face cream and every make up brings it out. It is so annyoing! one night out with make up and I have to look a mess for days until it wears off.
- —Guest Moira
Food allergy
- I agree with Claire.. It's suprising what you can be sensitive to that you may not have had problems with in the past. I had a rash on my eyelids that was red and irritable and my forehead was very dry for a long time. I tried every cream and ointment and nothing helped so then I turned to food causes. I cut out dairy at first which helped but problem was still there. Then by chance I didn't have orange juice for a few days and it cleared up! I never would have thought it was orange juice as I've never had a problem before but now I've cut it out if I have a small amount I can see the reaction. Try cutting out certain food types at a time and combine with the advice of using natural make up and cosmetics and keeping brushes clean.... hopefully you'll find what causes it. Hope this helps
- —Guest Lu
Eyelid eczema
- After 2 and half yrs of my eyelids cracking and bleeding I had patch tests done which revealed a number of allergens. Worst being hair dye, printers ink and clothes dyes. 100s of differents creams, emollients etc later and no change. Friend recommended Prednisone. Took it for 4 days and ALL skin problems cleared completely. Over 2 years of hell could have been avoided. I only needed 4mg a day for 4 days.
- —Guest Apil
Eyelid rash!!
- A couple of weeks ago a rash started growing on my eyelid and didn't go. I used some cream but it felt itch and went red i still dont know what it is. I dont have any allergies and I do not wear make up. Its very noticeable!!
- —Guest Laura
Eyelid Eczema
- I kept having a rash on my eyelids for weeks at a time. My dermatologist finally made the connection that due to my mold/mildew allergy and my tendency towards eczema, I was actually getting eczema on my eyelids in an allergic reaction to the mold/mildew in my goggles. At the time, he gave me a steroid cream to alleviate the immediate symptoms. Now I just make sure I buy new goggles every month or so, and the problem has subsided.
- —Guest Swimmer65
Eyelid Rash
- There can be a number of contributing factors in any rash, but the most significant contributor to mine turned out to be the soap I was using. Discontinuing Ivory soap solved the problem at the time; I went back to using Pears or a natural goat's milk soap. Aveeno is good too. I use Clinique moisturizer on my eyelids, as well as Steivaa A cream and a little petroleum jelly if there isn't enough humidity.
- —Guest Tera888
food allergy
- I have an allergy to dairy and orange juice and find that particulary when i have orange juice my eyes sweel and i get a very itch flakey rash on my forehead and lidlids soon after . For a long time i didnt know i had an allergy to dairy and orange juice and so would frequently have either a mild or severe case of dry flakey skin on my eyelids and forehead. Now that ive been diagnosed i dont have this problem anymore. Im pretty sure its the colouring iused in orange juice that irritates my eyes most as i recently bought a 'carrot based' moisturiser and i had a flare up on my eyelids and forehead. Hope this proves useful.
- —Guest claire
Eyelid rash
- First I stopped all makeup to my eyes. Then I washed all my cosmetic brushes with a mild soapy cleaner (rinsing well). After about 7-10 days the rash was healed. Then I could resume my makeup routine with clean applicators. It will recur occasionally and I will do the same thing. Overall, I think I treat this problem very practically and it works.
- —Guest Mary
Eyelid rash
- After having both a scratch test and needle test....I could not pinpoint my 2 month eye rash problem. One thing for sure was that all the doctors from ER, Optometrist, Allergy doctor used steroid drops, ointments and gels and was first treated with 5 days of Prednisone.....I am one of the low % of those who respond badly to Steroids. I stopped everything except an antihistomine and used cool cloth to soothe eyes and they started healing....so far after testing we can not find the cause.....I threw out eye makeup...it is improving but still itchy. Next I will try a dermatologist . I had a bug problem the week it started and sprayed flying bug spray on a hornets nest outside. That is a possibility but cool water should have taken care of it and I wear gloves and wash hands all the time.
- —Guest Dee
