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ArticleCureus2025

Efficacy of Topical Epinastine Eyelid Cream for Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis: A Prospective Study.

Hayato Tanaka, Mao Tanabe, Ayaka Kawaguchi, Hitoshi Tabuchi, Atsuki Fukushima

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hayato TanakaOphthalmology, Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, JPN.
Mao TanabeOphthalmology, Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, JPN.
Ayaka KawaguchiOphthalmology, Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, JPN.
Hitoshi TabuchiOphthalmology, Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, JPN.
Atsuki FukushimaOphthalmology, Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, JPN.

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Abstract

introductionAntihistamine eye drops are first-line treatments for allergic conjunctivitis; however, patient compliance and ocular itch exacerbation during medication intervals remain challenging. This study investigated the clinical application of 0.5% topical epinastine eyelid cream in patients with symptomatic perennial allergic conjunctivitis already using antihistamine eye drops. METHODOLOGY: Fourteen patients with perennial allergic conjunctivitis using antihistamine eye drops were prescribed 0.5% topical epinastine eyelid cream. Patients applied the cream once daily before bedtime. Questionnaires assessed medication compliance, 24-hour ocular itch scores, and daytime quality of life (QOL). Statistical analysis used a mixed-effect model for repeated measures.

resultsAll 14 patients completed the proactive eyelid cream medication. Ocular itch scores significantly decreased from baseline to the next morning (

conclusionsA 0.5% topical epinastine eyelid cream demonstrates potential as a convenient, once-daily treatment for allergic conjunctivitis, offering consistent symptom control and improved patients' QOL. Further long-term studies are recommended to validate these initial findings.

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5-d itch scaleallergic conjunctivitisantihistamine eyes dropseye creamproactive preventive careqol questionnairetransdermal drug delivery system

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PMID40621339
PMCPMC12227237

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