Dry eyelid therapy
The treatment of dry eyelids depends largely on the cause. For example, if an allergy is present, it is extremely important to avoid the allergy trigger (allergen). With some allergies, for example those to pollen and grasses, it may be necessary to take medication.
Antihistamines strongly reduce the allergic reaction of the body and often there are hardly any symptoms of the allergy. Furthermore the care of dry upper eyelids is very important. It should be gentle and geared to the needs of the skin.
Sensitive skin and already irritated skin should be cleaned with mild products. Aggressive and soap-containing cleansing agents cleanse the skin, but also have a drying effect. Particularly advisable is the evening cleansing of the skin.
Make-up should be removed before going to bed. Gentle absorbent cotton pads with a mild cleansing milk, for example, can help here. Afterwards, the skin should be given the necessary moisture to regenerate.
Certain eye creams can be used here, which are easily absorbed overnight and support the skin in its recovery. If the skin is already very dry and flaky, products such as Bepanthen eye ointment can help. This cream contains a lot of fat and makes the skin smooth and supple again.
It can be bought in pharmacies or certain drugstores. Patients can consult a dermatologist or pharmacist about other care products for the skin around the eye.In general, dry skin, especially around the eyes, should not be made up until it has healed. The make-up products are an additional irritation of the skin and can aggravate the symptoms.
If itching and swelling also occur, various household remedies such as a cold chamomile tea can provide relief. Chamomile has a calming effect on the skin and can also prevent inflammation. Aloe vera-containing creams also cool the skin and have an antibiotic effect.
Frequently, the patient may need to try some products for skin care or change make-up products until he/she has found the most suitable products for his/her skin type. In case of neurodermatitis, special creams can be applied. These are often very greasy and moisturizing ointments.
They have a high content of dexpanthenol. Neurodermatitis is often treated with ointments containing cortisone. Cortisone has an anti-inflammatory effect and promotes faster healing of the wounds.
Bepanthen is a wound and healing ointment containing the active ingredient dexpanthenol and is particularly suitable for dry, chapped skin. Dexpanthenol helps the skin to regenerate (it stimulates cell regeneration), retain moisture and increase skin elasticity, so that it has healing and caring properties. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-itching properties.
In the case of dry eyelids, dexpanthenol or bepanthene can be applied thinly to the affected areas as an ointment/cream. Some eye problems, including dry eyelids, can be treated very well and easily with homeopathic remedies. The natural healing method is based on giving the body what it needs.
In addition to various globules, homeopathic medicines such as clay (alumina) and Arsenicum album. Besides these mentioned remedies, there are several other homeopathic medicines that can be used for dry eyes and dry skin. In this regard, the patient can seek advice from an experienced homeopath.
The use of olive oil for dry eyelids and dry skin in general is a good way to restore moisture to the skin. Olive oil (or natural oils in general) is very similar to the skin’s own fat and contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, so that it – applied from already moistened skin – is absorbed well and deeply and returns and donates moisture. The lower content of saturated fatty acids simultaneously provides a kind of protective layer on the skin and prevents further drying of the eyelids.
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