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Suggest Treatment For Eyelid Dermatitis

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

Question: I noticed an itchy feeling under my left eye a little over a week ago. Looked a little irritated and dry skin. Now it is turning a darker red and it very sensitive like a sunburn.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eyelid dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have read your question and I have also reviewed the image.

This seems like eyelid dermatitis. Itching, redness and dryness are all features that suggest a dermatitis.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a mild to moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either hydrocortisone 1% cream Or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1%cream, twice daily for a week.
You may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (46 minutes later)

Thanks doctor. Is this contagious or any chance of ringworm? Thank you again

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Eyelid dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Not contagious. This is not ringworm

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar