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What Causes Redness And Irritation Around The Eyes?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: Persistant irritation around eyes, rash. Eyes clear ,not irritated. Just eyelids etc.
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis and allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you are having redness and irritation to the eyelids. This is a sign of an allergic reaction to your skin. The eyelids are a hard place to treat due to the sensitive nature of the skin around the eyes. Since you have already tried and failed OTC steroids then I recommend that you see your medical provider for a higher strength steroid like triamcinalone. You can then use this once daily until the redness resolves.

You can also use cold compresses to the eyelids while you are have pain or severe itching of the eye lids.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Ronald Schubert

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What Causes Redness And Irritation Around The Eyes?

Brief Answer: Contact dermatitis and allergic reaction Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I am sorry to hear that you are having redness and irritation to the eyelids. This is a sign of an allergic reaction to your skin. The eyelids are a hard place to treat due to the sensitive nature of the skin around the eyes. Since you have already tried and failed OTC steroids then I recommend that you see your medical provider for a higher strength steroid like triamcinalone. You can then use this once daily until the redness resolves. You can also use cold compresses to the eyelids while you are have pain or severe itching of the eye lids. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions