Question

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy developed creases under his eyes that resemble double eyelids the day after he had a fever. Is this kind of change considered a normal physiological response?

Answer

Yes, this change in the eyelids can be regarded as a normal physiological reaction. When there is bacterial activity in a child’s body, blood vessels and other tissues may undergo processes of compression, expansion, or contraction. Since the eyelid skin is thin, these changes may become more noticeable. Additionally, children who sleep too long or too short can be more prone to eyelid changes. This phenomenon is usually temporary, and it is recommended that parents control their child’s sleep time to avoid both extremes. As the child grows older, these changes in the eyelids before any lesions appear will naturally disappear, and adjusting sleep time will become the main factor affecting the eyelid condition.