Eyelid dermatitis.

Eyelid dermatitis is a common problem, probably owing to the thinness of eyelid skin and to myriad chemical preparations that touch or are placed near the eyelids. These include eye makeups, ophthalmic preparations, airborne allergens, anti-aging medications, sun screening agents, and chemical that...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Dermatology Nursing Vol. 12; no. 5; pp. 352 - 355
Main Author: Rapaport MJ
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Jannetti Publications, Inc. Oct2000
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Eyelid dermatitis is a common problem, probably owing to the thinness of eyelid skin and to myriad chemical preparations that touch or are placed near the eyelids. These include eye makeups, ophthalmic preparations, airborne allergens, anti-aging medications, sun screening agents, and chemical that touch the face from hand usage. Finding the cause starts with an excellent history followed by an exacting examination of the skin.