What to do about the redness and itching around the eyelids

Redness, swelling and itching around the eyelids may be caused by allergic conjunctivitis, eczema, contact dermatitis, etc., and need to take medication according to the cause. 1. Allergic conjunctivitis: patients with allergic conjunctivitis will have symptoms of redness, swelling and itching around the eyelids. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions with anti-allergy eye drops such as azelastine, patanol eye drops, etc., can also be added with 0.1% dexamethasone eye drops, fluticasone eye drops and other glucocorticoid eye drops. For patients with severe allergy symptoms can take oral anti-allergy drugs, such as loratadine tablets. 2. Eczema: If eczema occurs in the eyelid area, there may be redness, swelling and itching around the eyelids. In addition, antihistamines such as levocetirizine and dicloretadine can be used under medical supervision. Some patients also need to use 10ml 10% calcium gluconate plus 0.5mg vitamin C as prescribed by the doctor. 3. Contact dermatitis: If contact dermatitis occurs around the eyelids will be manifested as redness, swelling and itching around, it is recommended that the patient can follow the doctor’s instructions with loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamines, and some patients can be coated with 1% hydrocortisone cream, dexamethasone ointment and other glucocorticosteroid ointment under the guidance of the doctor. It is recommended that patients appear around the eyelids of redness, swelling and itching need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, the doctor will be in a clear cause to choose targeted measures for treatment.