Your eyes are the first thing people notice about you. While you want them to look good and be healthy, this may not be possible at all times. You can develop a rash or an allergic reaction, which could cause the area around your eyes to become dry, red and possibly have small bumps. Always seek professional medical help prior to treating your eyes as they are delicate and sensitive.
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a serious eye condition that can spread to other areas of your face such as around your nose and mouth. This condition seems to be more prominent in adult women, according to DermNet NZ. Children are sometimes affected by it. Symptoms of perioral dermatitis include patches of red, itchy dry skin around the eyes, mouth or nose accompanied by small bumps. The exact cause of perioral dermatitis is still not understood, according to DermNet NZ, but is believed to be associated with poor hygiene, topical steroid creams or ointments or certain face creams. Periorial dermatitis typically heals with improved hygiene or the discontinuation of facial creams and topical steroids. In some instances, it may be necessary for your doctor to prescribe antibiotics to help improve the condition.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common eye condition that can affect the outer eyelid as well as the eyeball, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Symptoms of blepharitis include inflammation or swelling of the eye, eye drainage, itching, burning and dry skin around the eye. Your skin may tear around your eye upon scratching, especially since the skin around your eye is so thin and delicate. You may also experience crusting and debris in your eyelashes when you wake up in the morning. The drainage may cause the skin just below your eye to become very dry, especially if you continuously rub the area to remove drainage. A bacterial infection causes blepharitis and is treated by applying a warm compress and use of a topical antibiotic ointment.
Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, can affect many parts of your body, even your eyes. It can affect the entire area around your eye, including your eyelid, according to MayoClinic.com. The skin around your eye may become thick and scaly with the presence of itching, dryness and small raised bumps. Your skin may become so sensitive from scratching the area that it could become raw. Dry skin, cigarette smoke, sweating and stress can cause an outbreak of eczema. Eczema typically first occurs in children younger than the age of 5, according to MayoClinic.com. Depending upon the cause of the condition, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic or recommend a corticosteroid cream or an oral antihistamine to help alleviate symptoms.
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