Eyelid Lesions

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

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A manifestation of the Varicella Zoster Virus (cause of chickenpox and shingles), which is reactivated after becoming latent in the sensory spinal or cerebral ganglia

It is characterized by a painful skin rash on one side of the body and can affect the eye and skin around the eye

Basal Cell Carcinoma

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The most common type of skin cancer, more likely in patients with fair skin and blue eyes

It is unlikely to spread to other parts of the body and responds well to treatment

If left untreated, it can cause problems with the function of the eyelids and appearance of the area around the eye

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Rare, painless, slowly progressing cancer

With early treatment and complete removal, the outcome is excellent

Sebaceous Cell Carcinoma

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Rare and slow growing skin cancer

After treatment, it can return in up to 33% of cases

Metastasis can occur in about 25% of cases