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Allergies to the eyelids of an adult and a child: what to treat
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[What causes allergies to the eyelids?
To natural allergens should be attributed flower pollen, wool and saliva of animals, poplar fluff, feathers of poultry, etc. A person exposed to allergic reactions to these allergens, it is necessary to minimize contact with these stimuli or completely get rid of them.
If you are allergic to eyelids, you should refrain from going out to the street during flowering ragweed and other plants, do not keep pets (if they already have, you should give them to friends or just in good hands), do not go to visit people , in which home pets live in the house, etc.
As for medicines, the most frequent allergens are, for example, drops for the eyes, such as "Ephedrine", "Atropine" and so on.
Cosmetics also very often contribute to the emergence of allergies. Eyelids are especially prone to various eruptions, itching and redness when using inappropriate cosmetics. Most often, the eyelids become inflamed due to the use of low-quality, cheap products or products that have expired. When there are signs of allergy, it is necessary to urgently change the cosmetic products to better ones, by checking the release date and the expiration date of the products.
However, expensive cosmetics do not guarantee that after its application, eyelids do not inflame under the influence of allergens. The cosmetics contain a huge amount of various fragrances, dyes, fragrances and other substances that can provoke an allergy. Eyelids can react to any one component, and can also be irritated due to a whole set of allergens. Doctors in this case suggest first of all to completely change the manufacturer of cosmetics and check the reaction of the body to new products. Do not rely on the fact that if the product is suitable for other people, then it fits all. The organism is different for all and it reacts differently to these or other means.
Allergy on the eyelids can be the result of some diseases, for example, trichinosis - infection of the body with special worms. There is a bilateral edema of the eyelids.
The appearance of a small cone or tubercle in the upper eyelid can signal a giant papillary conjunctivitis that results from infection of the body, for example, during the wearing of poorly washed contact lenses.
Also, an allergy on the eyelids can appear when the body is infected with allergic contact dermatitis. This type of disease is often found in women who use eye preparations and cosmetics designed for the eyes.
Allergies can occur because of the use of any medicinal ointments or other drugs dispensed without a doctor's prescription. The skin of the eyelids is covered with blisters or blisters, begins to itch, there is abundant lacrimation, inflammation of the mucous eyes and so on.
In this situation, it is necessary to immediately stop contacting the allergen, change cosmetics, lenses, creams, etc.
What if you are allergic to eyelids?
Effective action in the fight against the disease is taking corticosteroid drugs. Sometimes there are, cold compresses on the eyes are useful.
Allergies to eyelids are quite an unpleasant disease that prevents living a full life. Therefore, at the first sign of an allergy should consult a doctor for diagnosing the source of the disease.