Contact Dermatitis on my eyelid! Please HELP!?

Hey all... I've had contact dermatitis on my eyelid for a few months now. I didn't know what it was at first, and was out of state so it took me awhile to see my dermatologist. I went about 3 weeks ago and I've been on ongoing treatments of Prednisone (5mg) tablets as well as Locoid cream (0.1%). It went away the first week, but then came back. Now on my second week of steroids, it is still spreading and has moved under my eyelid. It itches like crazy and I've lost almost all my eyelashes on my left eye. I hardly ever wear makeup, so I'm not sure what has caused it. I'm worried because it is still spreading while I am on my treatment. Does ANYONE have any suggestions? Have any of you ever had something like this? It's a terrible confidence lower. :-(

I haven't been using any new products at all. I've even been afraid to wash my face or moisturize. I've used Cetaphil for sensitive skin for years. I have not been wearing makeup at all and when I do rub my eyes, I use a tissue. It doesn't look as bad as it did when I first whent to the doctor (my eyelid was practically purple and swollen shut). It is still spreading though. UGH!

I doubt there's anyone here that can help as much as your dermatologist. They go to medical school, complete internships, residencies, fellowships, all to provide you with knowledgeable, competent care. While on prescription medication, trying a "home remedy" could actually cause more of a problem. Doubt you want that.
But maybe it's not "contact" derm. Maybe it's a newly developed allergy.
Stick with your doc.
However, if you insist, I have been told that taping a penny to cover the effected area, relieves itching and burning. Not a joke, something about the copper. So, try it tonight. Who knows?

Try using all pure and natural products for your face.
[I suggest Arbonne] also you could also place a little vitamin e on the area before you head to bed.

It could just be a skin allergy make sure you strip your bedding/pillows and wash them in something "natural"..
same with your clothes and don't touch your eye if you can help it.

Hmmm, this doesn't sound good. Does it look the same now as it did before? Is it on both eyelids? Have you begun using any new makeups, lotions, soaps, etc. First, stop putting things on your face, and do not rub your eyes. Then, call your dermatologist and talk to him/her about what is going on.

call your dermatologist for advice and further treatment.

I've had something similar to this which was called Blepharitis. Check out this site and then maybe tell your dermatologist as it could be this.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions...