There are different types of eczema that affect the eyes. It is wise to identify the kind of eyelid eczema that you have before treatment. Many people make the mistake of buying drugs that are not prescribed. This is not appropriate because many of these drugs do not work. It is good to consult a doctor so that he can carry out tests to be able to identify the type of eyelid eczema that has infected you. The different kinds of eczema include atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, dishydrosis eczema and varicose eczema among many others. The most common eyelid eczema is atopic and contact dermatitis.There is a misconception among many people that atopic eczema is hereditary among infants. There is no scientific or medical explanation of this condition. It is characterized by symptoms such as redness of the elbows and knees. On the other hand contact dermatitis eczema consists of both irritant and allergic eyelid eczema.