A rash on one or both eyelids is usually a sign of dermatitis. Many common environmental irritants, allergens, and daily activities can trigger the red, swollen, itchy skin of a dermatitis rash.

Splotchy pink spots on the eyelids ... bright, red patches on the face may be a sign of a contagious viral illness called Fifth Disease or slap cheek. Cold-like symptoms precede the rash by ...