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Eczema of the eyelid
Last reviewed: 07.07.2025
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Erysipelas of the eyelid is an infectious-allergic disease of the skin of the eyelid.
The causative agent of erysipelas of the eyelid is most often hemolytic staphylococcus. This is an acute serous-exudative process of the skin of the eyelids with localization in the reticular layer of the dermis with the involvement of subcutaneous tissue, blood and lymphatic vessels.
The pathogen is introduced hematogenously into surrounding tissue areas (primary inflammation) and becomes infected during injury (secondary).
[ Symptoms of erysipelas of the eyelid
The skin of the eyelids is edematous, bright red, shiny. The inflamed area is sharply demarcated from healthy tissue by an irregular line. The general condition suffers - malaise, high temperature, painful skin itching. Regional lymph nodes increase in size. A distinction is made between erythematous (only reddening of the skin), bullous (blisters appear on the skin), pustular (blisters filled with purulent fluid). The most severe form of erysipelas is gangrenous (pronounced necrosis and tissue rejection).
There may be complications - periostitis, thrombosis of the orbital veins.
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Treatment of erysipelas of the eyelid
Broad-spectrum antibiotics for oral and intramuscular use, streptocide, desensitizing therapy. UHF, UV radiation (to provide eye protection), surgical - removal of necrotic tissue.
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