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What Causes Red And Scaly Skin Around Eyes?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Question: I began having red, scaley skin around my eye and some discharge . My opthamolgist said it was probably viral and I would have to wait it out but gave me steroids for eyes. Now I have a rash on one side of my neck, top of my ear and scaley skin just inside my ear. It is spreading to the other side of my neck. And the scaley skin patches are on both eyes. I am due to leave tomorrow for vacation. Can an antibiodic help. I have slight headache, and sore throat. Thanks
Taffany
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I request you to upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I have gone through your query and I have noted down your complaints.

I suggest a tentative possibility of seborrheic dermatitis. I would like to know are these patches itchy?

I request you to kindly upload an Image of the affected area.

To upload an Image you may either go to the reports section and use the picture uploader option

Or

You may also mail the Images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attn: Dr. Kakkar.

Regards
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What Causes Red And Scaly Skin Around Eyes?

Brief Answer: I request you to upload an Image Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and I have noted down your complaints. I suggest a tentative possibility of seborrheic dermatitis. I would like to know are these patches itchy? I request you to kindly upload an Image of the affected area. To upload an Image you may either go to the reports section and use the picture uploader option Or You may also mail the Images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attn: Dr. Kakkar. Regards