- By Prerna Targhotra
- Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Eyelid dermatitis refers to an allergic reaction or an allergy happening around the eyelids. The area around the eyelids has very sensitive and thin skin there and it's got multiple folds the way eyelids close and open. Not only is it a little wetter because of the tears and other secretions, but it is directly exposed to the dust and the environment.
Eyelids being a thin sensitive layer of the skin, it is quite prone to infections and allergies. This can present as redness, scaling, itching, small fluid-like blisters, or just a simply dry, red rash around the eyes. Such allergies are usually extremely uncomfortable. A person might want to rub their eyes very frequently. They may want to itch and scratch that area and if really bad it can lead to oozing and secondary infection also.
Why Eyelid Dermatitis Aggravates In Monsoon?
According to Dr Seema Oberoi Lall, Consultant, Dermatology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram eyelid dermatitis can happen in any season, but certain seasons when it is extremely dry or extremely humid like during monsoons because of the high humidity levels in the air. It is a common season for a lot of these bacteria and allergens to travel through these moist water droplets from one place to the other.
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The moisture also keeps the skin barrier a little weak. And dampness and infections conjunctivitis is also a common infection that happens to be more common during monsoons in fact, last year itself there was a very severe outbreak of conjunctivitis. Monsoon provides an ideal medium for dampness to persist over longer periods. Also because of the changing season, the greenery, the insects, dust and pollution, everything adds up to encourage the area around the eyes to develop this allergy.
What Is Eyelid Dermatitis (Image Credits: Canva)
Risk Factors Of Eyelid Dermatitis
People with sensitive skin, asthma, history of hay fever, atopic eczema, any skin inflammation and a weak skin barrier are at higher risk of developing eyelid dermatitis. Symptoms include red rash, stinging, scaly skin, burning, swollen skin, pain, itching and blistering.