How can I treat my allergic eyelid inflammation?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have red, puffy, dry, itchy, and sore eyelids with a runny nose and sore throat due to an allergy for the past week. I take Benadryl cough syrup and use antihistamine eye drops.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your eyes look normal and your eyelids are affected. It is due to adverse drug reactions to eye drops you have used. This condition is called acute dermatitis (a condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin).

I assume that this is the only area that is affected since you did not mention any other affected areas, like the neck or arms. I recommend stopping the eye drops. I suggest continue using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) cough syrup once daily, and a non-sedating antihistamine tablet Loratadine 10 mg one tablet once daily for five to seven days.

Apply a moisturizer or hydrocortisone (steroids) cream over the dry eyelid, twice daily for one week, and avoid touching the eyes. Consult a doctor if the symptoms do not improve.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.