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What Causes Redness And Itching On The Eyelids And Under The Eyes?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Apr 2018
Question: redness and itching eyelids and under eyes. Swelling of the area which is red and under eye. Month ago put Cortizone 10 crème around the eye. Have discontinued the cortisone 10. Redness and itching continues which seems the medication has worsened the symtoms. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would suggest a combination cream.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Corticosteroid creams alone (cortisone) can worsen the symptoms if there is other infection like bacterial or fungal.
So I would suggest a combination cream containing antifungal agents like miconazole antibacterial like Neomycin and corticosteroid like hydrocortisone or betamethasone for local application. If the swelling is more then oral antibiotics also will be required.

Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks
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What Causes Redness And Itching On The Eyelids And Under The Eyes?

Brief Answer: I would suggest a combination cream. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Corticosteroid creams alone (cortisone) can worsen the symptoms if there is other infection like bacterial or fungal. So I would suggest a combination cream containing antifungal agents like miconazole antibacterial like Neomycin and corticosteroid like hydrocortisone or betamethasone for local application. If the swelling is more then oral antibiotics also will be required. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks