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Red, Swollen, Burning, Cracking And Oozing Skin Around Eyes. Taking Predisone, No Improvement. Had Psoriasis. Remedy?

I have been having red, swollen, burning, cracking and oozing skin around my eyes. Also, red flaky patches in my temple area. A Dr. put me on prednisone for 9 days (3/3 days, 2/3 days, 1/3 days) which helped at first, but as the dose decreased to 1 and now done, the condition has come back. I suspect a nutritional issue but cannot think of anything new in my system for the last year. I avoid, but haven't completely eliminated dairy, wheat and sugar already. I can't think of anything new being put on my skin in the last year either. I have had psoriasis (mostly ears and elbows) for a number of years, but I have not had issues like this before.
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Hi, it appears to be the psoriasis, which is causing this condition, or may be due to allergy to some substances like cosmetics, soap, deodorant, or some thing of that sort. For allergy only steroid may not be suffecient, it may need some anti histamine and antibiotic as well. So i advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Red, Swollen, Burning, Cracking And Oozing Skin Around Eyes. Taking Predisone, No Improvement. Had Psoriasis. Remedy?

Hi, it appears to be the psoriasis, which is causing this condition, or may be due to allergy to some substances like cosmetics, soap, deodorant, or some thing of that sort. For allergy only steroid may not be suffecient, it may need some anti histamine and antibiotic as well. So i advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.