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My 79 year old brother in law has a skin irritation right above his eyebrow. It is about the size of a nickel, is raised, red and turning darker. It is a moveable bump and if he squeezes it , it is painful. He has had it about a week, it has gotten bigger and wondering if you have any ideas
The symptoms are more consistent with eczema.
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Skin Irritation Above The Eyebrow?
Hello, The symptoms are more consistent with eczema. As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician