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Have Red, Swollen Splotchy Areas Painful Below Eye, Eyelids. Used Steroid Creams. How To Cure?
For the past 6 months I have been having red, swollen splotchy areas that are painful arise below my eye as well as on my eyelids. At first I tried steroid creams and that only made it worse. I also completely changed all cosmetics and that did nothing as well. The outbreaks happen every 3-4 weeks. The past 2 times it has happened I did nothing and it went away in about 5 days. However, this condition is very embarrassing out in public. My endocrinologist suggest I see a rheumatologist but getting into a rheumatologist is not very easy. Any ideas?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hi
You seem to be developing eyelid dermatitis.
Do not use any kind of cosmetics over the eyes.
Avoid using irritant soaps or facewashes.
Do not use anything harsh like dettol over the face.
Use a mild facial cleanser and a sunscreen regularly.
Long term use of topical steroids in this area can lead to various skin problems.
Use a mild steroid like hydrocortisone only once a day for 3 to 5 days.
Take oral antihistamines for itching.
Wash the face and the area around eyes properly everytime you come back home from outside as sometimes dust is the allergen.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
You seem to be developing eyelid dermatitis.
Do not use any kind of cosmetics over the eyes.
Avoid using irritant soaps or facewashes.
Do not use anything harsh like dettol over the face.
Use a mild facial cleanser and a sunscreen regularly.
Long term use of topical steroids in this area can lead to various skin problems.
Use a mild steroid like hydrocortisone only once a day for 3 to 5 days.
Take oral antihistamines for itching.
Wash the face and the area around eyes properly everytime you come back home from outside as sometimes dust is the allergen.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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