Common Causes for Itchy and Swollen Eyelids

[sachypink]

I don't have nail polish obviously is something else helppppppppp

[tesuh]

NO WAY OMG THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE

[MelissaStarfall]

i dont even have nail polish or make up!?!? what eles can it be!?!?

[razgriz786]

well im a guy, never wore nail polish. i got a swollen upper eyelid...wat do i do?

[BobSfan1]

Both my eyelids are almost swollen shut. The only thing I can think of is that I'm having an alergic reaction to the cloxacillin I started taking a few days ago. More than a week ago I was stung several times by yellowjackets and developed an infection called cellulitus. So the doctor prescribed the cloxacillin for it. I share a house with my brother and I rent out the basement. Well the other day he brought home an old carpet that hadn't been used in almost 10 years.

[BobSfan1]

And this carpet was sitting in another friends basement all that time. He placed it near my living area down in the basement so I don't know if maybe I'm possibly having an aleric reaction to that either. I'm going to see my doctor tommorow so hopefully I'll get it all cleared up. But I'm open to any suggestions on here too.

[crazycamilla09]

hi i acciedently cut my eyelid with my nail so i disinfected it and i iced it is thatgood???

[sachypink]

I don't use nail polish and I have this problem

[NoorminAllah]

explain my swollen eye. I don't use nail polish! (my husband is a doc.)

[Splinterfan]

if you are in colder and/or windier climates and you are subjected to being outside, a possibility is 'an eye draft'. It causes eye lid swelling. Polysporin Sterile Antibiotic Eye Ointment is an option. It comes in a little tube. It's over the counter in Canada. I'm not sure about in the US or anywhere else Ask a Pharmacist or your doctor. Take any swelling near or in your eye seriously. Mention to your doctor if you have any allergies, twitching, surgeries in the past etc.

[ipohkengyeah]

doctor pls answer me. ive wear double eyelid stickers/tapes for years to create double eyelid crease (im asian) and it' s no problem.

months ago, everytime i wear it, it cause some red bumps to grow. once i take it off, it disappear in 1-2days.

so i kept on wearing it, one day i woke up, there's inflammation on my eyelid. raised skin. reddened, dry cracking skin.

how do i treat it ? is it serious. it recur though after i stop usin mometasone furoate

[axeaus91]

This should really go through other causes. I've never worn nail polish so it doesn't apply to me.

[LYJManchesterUnited]

Help me heal it feels annoying like hell!! mine is cause by my contact lenses

[L3Ty21]

how can i make it go away???

[Virchew]

My lower left eyelid is swollen. I don't have contacts, but I do have glasses. Also I'm a guy so it can't be nail polish. The eyelid doesn't have a bump or anything but is swollen quite evenly. It also hurts a little expescially when I blink. Please help. Thanks.

[beatchoass]

@Virchew same exact thing with me

[bmxezmo]

whaaat. i dont wear nail polish :/

[sweetrainbow10]

I have not used nail polish in days, but on one morning my eyelids started to hurt! That night my mother told me that my eyelid was swollen! That same night took Benedryl, hoping the swelling would go. The fowolling morning my eyelids were worse then the pervious night! It hurt when I blink and I start school in less then two weeks!!! Please help me treat it......

[zincink]

interesting, I would of never guessed that in a million years

[IampureSol]

I don't use nail polish either. I kept waking up with itchy eyelids and it turned red and swollen...now I have a patch and bad wrinkles....plus on the edges of my eyelids it is very dry and feels rough... : ( . Things I did put on my face were: mineral makeups with ingredients with MICA ingredient that I heard was bad : ( I also washed my face with antibacterial soap.. What could have caused this?

[dermTVdotcom]

@IampureSol Many different chemicals and substances that you come in contact with during the day can cause this in addition to nail polish. See a dermaotlogist for patch testing to find out what the cause of your allergy is.

[MrSPACEDUDE13]

@dermTVdotcom my eye is not itchy its just swollen what is it?

[evii00]

OMFG... i applied nailpolish yesterday night and when i woke up this morning my freakin eyelid was swollen :(

[riurijjir]

Shallow answer. I never had nail- polish in my life, and I still suffer from itchy eyes... What about man?

[geebatart]

how about a way to get rid of it? ive had it for months and i dont know how to get rid of it!! a remedy would've been VERY helpful.

[dermTVdotcom]

@geebatart: If following the steps discussed in the video wasn't helpful, then I suggest seeing a dermatologist for further diagnosis and treatment.

[RedPanda1990]

What if I didint have nail polish on? And now my lid is very dry and peeling kind of......

[dermTVdotcom]

@RedPanda1990: The type of reaction nail polish usually causes is red swollen lids. If lids are just very dry or flaking and peeling, that may be an entirely different type of problem which usually is a low-grade eczema. If moisturizer is not sufficient to help relieve that, then you should see a dermatologist.

[gladheateher4now]

Its funny, i bet you could ask 35 different doctors the same question and get 35 different answers. My girlfriend doesnt use any make up and gets swollen eyelids. Guees i will ask the other 34 !! Thanks for the heads up- dock

[dermTVdotcom]

@gladheateher4now: (PART I) While there are many different causes of swollen eyelids, nail polish (not makeup) is one of the most common. The only things that touch eyelids are fingertips and makeup and, in the absence of makeup, fingertips can convey any material that your girlfriend gets on her hands in the course of the day in addition to any products applied to the nails. (CONTINUED...)

[dermTVdotcom]

(PART II) If this is a recurring problem for her, she should see a dermatologist to determine if, in fact, this is an external contact dermatitis and, if so, patch testing can be done to determine what she is allergic to. I hope thats helpful.

[gladheateher4now]

Thanks ,she doest use nail polish thow!!

[dermTVdotcom]

In response to the people who are suggesting that this episode is sexist, of course I did not intend to be sexist. I wanted to provide a quick pointed tip regarding the greatest cause of eyelid irritation, which happens to be wet nail polish as described and occurs primarily in women. For men, there isn't usually as clear cut of a cause and if this problem is happening to you, you should see your dermatologist. One cause can be eczema of the eyelids, but again you'll need to see your derm

[blooddhound]

WACKKKK...no help cas I'ma guy sexist

[yousmelllikedogshit]

thats wat i was wondeirin :P

[kaprizulya]

OMg tyty for this video!!

i figure my eyelids problem that start like 2 weeks ago when i took my acrillic nails off(been wearing them for years)

feel so good now!