Eyelid eczema

[Jemma478]

Has anyone got any tips for getting rid of eyelid eczema? metronizole made it worse. Thanks

Baby shampoo diluted ,bathe 2-3 times a day.

I always get this, have never found a cause but hydrocortisone always clears it with a couple of applications.

In trying to avoid steroids on eyelids I have tried many creams for this. The best I have found for daily use twice a day is Doublebase Dayleve Gel. A little bit sticky feeling but works better than the other many I have tried.

Dd (adult) uses Elidel and it works well. Think it’s prescription only

Epaderm cream

I hit this out of nowhere about 3 months ago. A couple of weeks moisturibg with Weleda Skin Food seemed to clear it up. Although it might have cleared up by itself of course.

I use Aveno body lotion - it is the only thing I found that my eyelids could cope with. I do very occasionally put on a tiny amount of hydrocortisone.

This is the best stuff (Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel) - the gel is cold and so soothing and clears it up in no time. Lasts ages https://www.skinshop.co.uk/sensitive-skin-treatments/dry-skin-eye-gel?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12758665866&utm_term=&utm_content=514791536359-pla-EYEGEL&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12758665866&gbraid=0AAAAADRsyDZv9XTXvxxqZtAp3uDXDpQNz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3qLSBhDaARIsAFTiVh4-hRoZCn8LlNYl4AIaq6xOQ3xG9ephiQJRdQpXspE5SyLS6eF00BIaArQOEALw_wcB

When I had this years ago, the Boots pharmacist recommended Golden Eye Ointment.I seem to remember that is made for treating styes but the pharmacist said I just needed to keep it moist with something safe for eyes. It certainly dis t he trick for me

Protopic, but it's prescription only

When I had this my dr prescribed something and it cleared up very quickly. A pharmacist wouldn’t give me anything as it’s on the eye, however that was a few years ago so things may have changed. So go to the chemist first then if not it will have to be gp.

PSA: If you have this and use metal eyelash curlers, it's worth stopping using them to see if you're reacting to the nickel!

In the last I've had to use a tiny bit of steroid cream (hydrocortisone) but chemists won't let you buy it for eyelids, in theory.

I have had occurrences of this and have cleared it with Vaseline. I think, for me, the cause was eye make up remover. Possibly, the two part ones, both Nivea and Garnier.

I have a Protopic prescription for facial eczema - steroid creams have made a complete mess of it over the years - yes they clear it up initially - but it just comes back far worse!

Thanks for all the advice, I will look into these 😊

I developed severe dry eyes since the eczema too and now have drops for this. It must be connected as I’ve not had this before either 😩

I have bad eczema everywhere but only get it on my eyelids when my hayfever plays up. Take an antihistamine. It will also help with the itch.

I agree with @thefemaleJoshLymanI tried so many things before my GP suggested the blue Aveeno moisturiser and it went the next day!

I was prescribed protopic 0.1% by a dermatologist for eyelid eczema & find it very effective. Only need a tiny bit & clears it quickly.

My DD gets this and she cleared hers up by applying Vaseline every night and Epaderm in the daytime. She also takes antihistamines regularly a she has hayfever as well as eczema and various allergies. Just an atopic person

Betterlids ointment and moisturising eye drops. Also hydrocortisone but technically you’re not supposed to use that on the eye.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!

Depending on severity. I was given an immunosuppressant for peri-orbital (eyes and surroundings) eczema - it was a game changer but potent and needs a specialist to prescribe...

Protipic as the pp suggest above

I get this too and have only used hydrocortisone when it's really bad so I'm grateful for the suggestions.