Dr Sonakshi Khorana and Dr David Eccleston discuss polynucleotide treatment for dry, itchy skin and eczema around the eyes
Periorbital dermatitis or dry skin around the eyes can be caused by a variety of factors.1 The most common cause is allergic contact dermatitis, to which various studies suggest between 31-72% of cases can be attributed.1-4 This can be triggered by leave-on cosmetic products (such as face cream and eye shadow) and eye drops, with the usual allergens being fragrances, preservatives and drugs of varying kinds.2
Multiple other sources have suggested that between 14-39.5% of cases are due to atopic dermatitis (eczema).1 Irritant contact dermatitis makes up 7-9%, in contrast to the body as a whole, in which irritant contact dermatitis accounts for 70-80% of all contact dermatitis causes.5
Among the most common reasons for contact dermatitis that affects the eyelids is the use of hair dye, especially those that contain p-phenylenediamine.6 Other less common causes may include periorbital…
