M Guchlerner1, M Lüchtenberg. 1. Klinik für Kinderaugenheilkunde, Schielbehandlung und plastisch-rekonstruktive Lidchirurgie, Bürgerhospital Frankfurt am Main, Nibelungenallee 37-41, 60318, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland, mguchlerner@gmail.com.
Abstract
CASE REPORT: A 16-year-old female patient initially presented with bilateral swelling and redness of the eyelids already existing for the duration of two days. The symptoms had started after the patient dyed her eyelashes and eyebrows with henna. THERAPY: Systemic antihistamine and glucocorticoid therapy led to no visible improvement. An intravenous antibiotic treatment was started which resolved the symptoms entirely. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of an allergic contact dermatitis with a secondary bacterial infection was made.
CASE REPORT: A 16-year-old female patient initially presented with bilateral swelling and redness of the eyelids already existing for the duration of two days. The symptoms had started after the patient dyed her eyelashes and eyebrows with henna. THERAPY: Systemic antihistamine and glucocorticoid therapy led to no visible improvement. An intravenous antibiotic treatment was started which resolved the symptoms entirely. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of an allergic contact dermatitis with a secondary bacterial infection was made.