Abstract
Abstract Blepharochalasis syndrome is a condition of the eyelids consisting of episodic inflammation and chronic skin changes. It is usually bilateral and tends to manifest in the upper eyelids. But, there are cases of unilateral presentation also which exclusively affects the lower eyelids. There are multiple theories regarding the etiology of blepharochalasis. Blepharochalasis is believed to be a manifestation of angioneurotic edema. Hormonal changes may play an important role in the disease process. Immunohistochemical analysis of excised eyelid skin has demonstrated the presence of IgA in several studies. These findings suggest that there may be a concomitant inflammatory process accompanying the extravasations’ of fluid and localized edema occurring at the capillary level. Blepharochalasis might also present as part of systemic disease. The disease, lichen planus pigmentosus, is a variant of lichen planus and has also been noted the presence of IgA and IgG along with complement C3 in the epidermal cells in several studies.
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