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What Causes Skin Sensitivity Around The Eyes After Using Desonide?

I m wondering what kind of a doctor I should go to next. About 8 months ago, I developed a redness around my eyes that can be itchy and can cause some swelling. It comes and goes. I ve changed lotions, soaps, makeup, laundry detergents, washing behaviors, etc. and I am not able to determine what is causing it. I went to a Dermatologist and got Desonide ointment . 05% about 6 months ago. . After using that sparingly, the skin around my eyes feels paper thin and very different than it used to. And, I m still getting the redness and swelling although not as badly as it was at first. I tried Claritin in case it was an allergy, but that doesn t seem to make any difference. Should I go to a Dermatologist again? An eye doctor? An allergist? Thank you!
Sun, 17 Mar 2019
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Hi,

Redness around the eye with the application of desonide may be a relief. Desonide is corticosteroid that may be useful for skin redness and itching. But the application of desonide for longer time leads to skin thinning. So you can stop it. And claritin is the best way to recover from its effect. And for further investigation consult a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Nirav Nimavat, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Skin Sensitivity Around The Eyes After Using Desonide?

Hi, Redness around the eye with the application of desonide may be a relief. Desonide is corticosteroid that may be useful for skin redness and itching. But the application of desonide for longer time leads to skin thinning. So you can stop it. And claritin is the best way to recover from its effect. And for further investigation consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Nirav Nimavat, General & Family Physician