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Suggest Treatment For Sores Below The Eyes And Dryness On The Tongue

Posted on Mon, 17 Apr 2017

Question: yes i feel over heated with symptomes of sores continualy appearing below my eyes .. tounge is dry but not de hydrated..??

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload a photo and provide some information

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for asking HealthcareMagic,
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

Can you please upload a photo of these sores so I can have a look at them?

Did you stay under the sun when you get these sores?
Do you drink enough fluids? Why do you think this is related to hydration?
Do you have any other symptoms?
Since how long have you been developing these sores?
What makes them worse or better?
Have you tried using any topical cream or other medicines so far?

Kindly let me know this information and I will be happy to review them for you and advise accordingly. You can simply upload/attach the pictures at the reports section of this webpage.

Looking forward to your follow up question.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

This dialog box does not allow me to upload photographs from my phone no I'm not in the sun I've had this for 20 years is worse with dry skin in the morning .....yes I use a topical cream which makes the dry skin go away but the red looking rash remains...... I drink enough I am not dehydrated

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Some practical advices

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for the follow-up question.

A problem that persists for 20 years is something chronic. If it hasn't gotten worse or better during all these years, it is less likely to go away by just a simple treatment. You need to find the root of the problem - Consider a general check up and usual blood tests to rule out anemia, a problem with the platelets or thyroid problems.
If all these result normal, then it can be a permanent damage of the skin in the past which now need to be kept under control - using the moisturising cream, being properly hydrated, using suncream when outside and using a hat, avoiding rubing the skin with rough towel, ect.

If the skin becomes inflammed, with blisters and itchy that means that the dry skin has flared up into an eczema and you can use a steroid cream on it - Hydrocortisone 1%, very thin layer, once per day and not longer then one week because the skin there is very delicate and can be damaged more.

These are more practical advices. I hope this is helpful.

Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (48 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply that may temporarily help with the rash but does not address the underlying .... any ideas on what we might be causing the overheating and the rash to appear..????...

Thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
suspected eczema? a problem with platelets or anemia? Thyroid problems?

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

It is a bit difficult to suppose what exactly may be causing the problem without examining it in person (I hope you'll understand).

I am supposing it is eczema caused by the hypersensitivity of your skin, so that is why I suggested the hydrocortisone. This may be the problem in 90% of the cases.

Also, I suggest checking the hemogram and TSH levels because platelets problems and thyroid problems can cause these symptoms.

Please check these first and I think it will give you/me an overall idea of the most common causes of the skin problem.

Please follow up with me afterward also, I'll be happy to guide you further.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (4 hours later)

Thank you so much I will follow up with my GP

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to have been of help

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Glad to have been somehow of help.

If you don't have anymore questions please kindly close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy