That. Atopic dermatitis can affect the skin around the eyes, eyelids, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Scratching and rubbing the eye area can change the appearance of the skin. Some atopic dermatitis people develop an atopic fold, or Denny-Morgan folds on the skin's outer fold under the eyes. Other people may have hyperpigmented eyelids, meaning that their eyelids' skin turns black from inflammation or fever (allergic bruising on the eye). Spots on the eyebrows and eyelids can also result from scratching or rubbing. The face is very commonly affected in a baby due to excessive scratching and irritation from skin contact with her saliva.