GP Quiz 19 – Case 1
What is the patient reacting to?
Swim goggles, detergent or pool water.
Describe the clinical features.
Eyelid dermatitis is quite common, and appears to be due to contact with irritants in most cases. It may present as a recurring well-demarcated erythema and dryness. In this case related to swimming and wearing goggles. It was unilateral, for unknown reasons.
This quiz was also published by New Zealand Doctor in September 2007.