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Having a flare up of eczema on your eyelids is less common than other types of eczema. Despite the rarity, it can still be one of the more frustrating forms of eczema when you are suffering through a flare up. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest forms to prevent.
The good news is that most cases of eczema eyelids are a form called contact dermatitis. As it sounds, this means that your eyelids came in contact with or were exposed to an eczema trigger. Logically, avoiding these eczema triggers will very likely cure your eczema.
A very common eyelid and facial eczema trigger is nail varnish and nail varnish remover. These products contain an extremely concentrated amount of chemicals and artificial ingredients. Even the fumes can cause skin irritation. However, touching your eye area with these products on your fingers is the most common way eczema is triggered.
Another common trigger is smoke. If you are frequently in smoky rooms or around smokers, this can irritate your eyes. Your eyes will water, causing you to rub them. When you do, the grime from the smoke mixes with the water from your tears, causing an eczema reaction.
The exposure to cleaning chemicals and their vapors is also known to cause many problems in the eye area, including eczema. It is very easy for you to touch your eye area without even knowing it. Furthermore, if you are cleaning in a poorly ventilated room then your eyelids are being exposed to concentrated vapors.
If you are suffering from eyelid eczema, it is time to take a look at what you come in contact with on a daily basis. Be suspicious of any chemicals you deal with, air pollutants, and other items that contact your eyelids either directly or by touch. If at all possible, eliminate all of the possible culprits until your eczema disappears. Then, you will have the choice whether or not to gradually increase your exposure until you find your unique trigger.