Bilateral eyelid erythema associated with false eyelash glue

Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2013 Mar;32(1):89-90. doi: 10.3109/15569527.2012.681088. Epub 2012 Apr 21.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of bilateral eyelid erythema caused by eyelash glue. A 22-year-old woman presented with a 3-day history of bilateral eyelid dermatitis after attaching false eyelashes by using latex-containing glue. Slit-lamp examination revealed erythema and swelling of the upper lids of both eyes. The skin prick test was positive for eyelash glue and her total tear IgE score was high. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of bilateral eyelid dermatitis caused by eyelash glue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adhesives / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Cosmetics / adverse effects
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / immunology
  • Erythema / chemically induced*
  • Erythema / diagnosis
  • Erythema / immunology
  • Eyelashes
  • Eyelids / drug effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Rubber / adverse effects*
  • Skin Tests
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Adhesives
  • Cosmetics
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Rubber