Elsevier

Survey of Ophthalmology

Volume 40, Issue 4, January–February 1996, Pages 293-306
Survey of Ophthalmology

Review in medicine
Dermatologic diagnosis and treatment of itchy redeyelids

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Abstract

Distinguishing the cause of itching, red eyelids is often difficult. Pruritic, inflamed eyelids can reflect various etiologies and are a common clinical presentation to the office of a dermatologist or ophthalmologist. In this article, five of the more common causes of eyelid dermatitis (atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, contact urticaria, rosacea, seborrhea, and psoriasis) are reviewed in detail, with particular emphasis on the ocular and partocular features. Clinical clues, historical features, and patch testing in cases of eczematous eyelid dermatitis aid in differential diagnosis. In addition, pathogenesis and treatment are reviewed.

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