Eyelid dermatitis

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Eyelid rashes, regardless of cause, look very much alike and are therefore difficult to diagnose and treat. Successful diagnosis depends on four factors: familiarity with certain common skin diseases, a selective and probing history, a careful skin examination, and properly administered and interpreted patch tests. Effective therapy requires a grasp of treatment options and perseverance on the part of both physician and patient. Dr Parkinson defines the problem, discusses causes, outlines a sensible diagnostic approach, and recommends specific treatments.