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Had Shingles Around Eye And Head. Why Do I Have A White Spot On Upper Eyelid? What Can Be Done?
Question: Hi, I had shingles around the eye and head in March this year. I feel fine now but still have a white spot on my upper eyelid which won't go away. What should I do about this?
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Dear XXXXXXX
Sorry to hear about your problem.
Hypopigmented spots (white spots) can occur following shingles. From your query I understand that you had shingles around the eyes 3 months ago. If the spot is small, they usually fade away. It may take 12 - 18 months for some spots to fade away. So be patient.
However if you wish to rectify this early, you should consult your dermatologist. A few procedures such as Excimer Laser can be performed. But if I was in your shoes, I would choose to wait and watch.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to clarify, if you have any other questions.
Regards
Sorry to hear about your problem.
Hypopigmented spots (white spots) can occur following shingles. From your query I understand that you had shingles around the eyes 3 months ago. If the spot is small, they usually fade away. It may take 12 - 18 months for some spots to fade away. So be patient.
However if you wish to rectify this early, you should consult your dermatologist. A few procedures such as Excimer Laser can be performed. But if I was in your shoes, I would choose to wait and watch.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to clarify, if you have any other questions.
Regards
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