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Is It Advisable To Take Over-the-counter Cortisone For Eye Rash?
Question: Can I try over-the-counter cortisone for eye rash? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
yes but there are precautions
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes,it looks like mild eyelid skin infection due to irritation or dermatitis but also it can be beginning of chalazion or cordeolum. In every case steroids can be used and usually are first treatment choice. But mild steroids should be used and only for XXXXXXX 3 days. These include steroids from group 4-7 so ask pharmacist about it. If there is no improvement then steroids injection or antibiotic therapy may be required.Wish you good health.regards
yes but there are precautions
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes,it looks like mild eyelid skin infection due to irritation or dermatitis but also it can be beginning of chalazion or cordeolum. In every case steroids can be used and usually are first treatment choice. But mild steroids should be used and only for XXXXXXX 3 days. These include steroids from group 4-7 so ask pharmacist about it. If there is no improvement then steroids injection or antibiotic therapy may be required.Wish you good health.regards
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