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Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug · 2d
StudyDermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug · 2026

Eyelid Dermatitis: A 5-Year Retrospective Review from a Metropolitan Contact Dermatitis Clinic.

Divya R Alley, Hani Abi, Sara Hylwa … Katherine Lee
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8.83% of patch-tested patients had primary eyelid dermatitis needing allergen workup.

Eyelid Dermatitis: A 5-Year Retrospective Review from a Metropolitan Contact Dermatitis Clinic.

Divya R Alley … Katherine Lee
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug · 2026
Background

Allergic contact dermatitis is a common cause of eyelid dermatitis.

Purpose

To identify the most common clinically relevant allergens and characterize personal product exposures in patients with eyelid dermatitis presenting for patch testing.

Methods

Retrospective study of 245 patients with eyelid dermatitis patch tested over a 5-year period.

n = 245 patients
8.83%
Results
8.83%
Nearly 1 in 11 patients tested for skin allergies had eyelid-only allergic skin reactions.
n = 245 patients
More results

Carmine, cetrimonium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine-related surfactants (dimethylaminopropylamine, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, and amidoamine), preservatives (methylisothiazolinone and formaldehyde), fragrances (Balsam of Peru and linalool), and nickel were the top 10 clinically relevant allergens.

More results

Shampoos and make-up were the most common personal products demonstrating reactions.

Topical and ocular medicaments, acrylates, hairdressing chemicals, salicylates, and ultraviolet light filters were rare but relevant allergens.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Patch testing continues to play an essential role in the diagnosis and management of eyelid dermatitis.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Testing supplemental series as well as direct testing of patients' products is critical for the detection of clinically relevant allergens.

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