One major concern when you have eczema on the eyelids is the delicate nature of that skin and area. This is why many OTC topical treatments are not recommended. Most topical treatments are steroid based. Steroids have often been effective at treating eczema and many people swear by them. However, when misused or used too frequently, steroids can quickly damage skin.

The skin of your eyelids is extremely thin. It will react more severely and be more easily damaged if you use the wrong product or the right product incorrectly. Furthermore, the proximity to your eyes means that the topical treatments could affect your eyesight, possibly causing permanent damage.

As an alternative, many people choose to use OTC products that work internally. The most popular is antihistamines. These are used to reduce the immune system’s allergic reaction which is believed to cause eczema. Antihistamines have also shown effectiveness against eczema. However, antihistamines can make you very tired and affect your cognitive thinking. In children, they can even increase hyperactivity and reduce the attention span.

As you can see, you are right to be concerned about using OTC treatments for your eyelid eczema. Instead of turning immediately to these harsh products, you might try an alternative eczema remedy. Many people are having great success using natural methods to treat, cure, and prevent your eczema. It is very likely that you will have the same success and never need OTC products.