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What Could Be The Cause Of Redness In The Orbital Area Of The Eye With Subsequent Flaking Off Of Skin And Occasional Swelling?
Question: What could be the cause of redness (actually maroon) in the (eye) orbital area (not confined to eyelid or under eye) with subsequent flaking off of skin and occasional swelling? I have finished prednisone and the symptoms are still occurring.
Brief Answer:
A bit more information needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would need you to provide additional information regarding your condition.
First of all, when did this start?
Is the redness and swelling only on the left eye or both?
Do you use eye make up products? Do you use eyelash curlers or tweezers?
What kind of products do you use to clean your face?
Are you allergic to anything?
Do you go to a pool?
Do you use sunscreen?
Kindly let me know these this details so that I can assist you specifically.
Regards
A bit more information needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would need you to provide additional information regarding your condition.
First of all, when did this start?
Is the redness and swelling only on the left eye or both?
Do you use eye make up products? Do you use eyelash curlers or tweezers?
What kind of products do you use to clean your face?
Are you allergic to anything?
Do you go to a pool?
Do you use sunscreen?
Kindly let me know these this details so that I can assist you specifically.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hello
This started with very mild symptoms about 7 months ago and has increased in frequency, duration, and severity since. The redness/swelling is in both eyes, but is worse in the left. Yes, I use eye makeup and eye creams. I use tweezers but not eyelash curlers. to cleanse, I use facial oil (evening) and goat milk soap (morning). No known allergies.
Yes, I go to the community pool here (monitored daily for contaminants) and use sunscreen - included in my foundation makeup and also a separate foundation.
I traveled (internationally) frequently and suspect that this is periorbital cellulitis as a result of sinusitis / sinus infection.
Hope this helps
This started with very mild symptoms about 7 months ago and has increased in frequency, duration, and severity since. The redness/swelling is in both eyes, but is worse in the left. Yes, I use eye makeup and eye creams. I use tweezers but not eyelash curlers. to cleanse, I use facial oil (evening) and goat milk soap (morning). No known allergies.
Yes, I go to the community pool here (monitored daily for contaminants) and use sunscreen - included in my foundation makeup and also a separate foundation.
I traveled (internationally) frequently and suspect that this is periorbital cellulitis as a result of sinusitis / sinus infection.
Hope this helps
Brief Answer:
Constant irritation more likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Given the long history (7 months) I do not think this is periorbital cellulitis and I also do not think this is due to a dietary deficiency. I do think, however, that this condition is due to a constant irritant that needs to be identified and removed for a final solution. So as a first step, I suggest you abstain from using any cosmetic products (including soaps) and use a chamomile imbibed piece of cotton to clean your face and eyes. Also avoiding using the pool for some time would be a good way to identify the culprit.
If despite these measures you do not see an improvement, I recommend you see an ophthalmologist for an examination and a CT or MRI of the orbital area.
I hope this advice proves beneficial for you. I'd be happy to answer any further questions you might have.
Take care.
Constant irritation more likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Given the long history (7 months) I do not think this is periorbital cellulitis and I also do not think this is due to a dietary deficiency. I do think, however, that this condition is due to a constant irritant that needs to be identified and removed for a final solution. So as a first step, I suggest you abstain from using any cosmetic products (including soaps) and use a chamomile imbibed piece of cotton to clean your face and eyes. Also avoiding using the pool for some time would be a good way to identify the culprit.
If despite these measures you do not see an improvement, I recommend you see an ophthalmologist for an examination and a CT or MRI of the orbital area.
I hope this advice proves beneficial for you. I'd be happy to answer any further questions you might have.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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