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What Does Crusty Skin Around The Eye Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017

Question: "Crusty" skin all around the eye area, puffy, cracking and peeling. Appeared over a week or so, slowly worsening, cracks are bleeding. The eye itself is not affected. No history of psoriasis, never had this before.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Perhaps it is either a contact dermatitis or a seborrheic dermatitis. Kindly upload a photo so that I am better able to help.

I suggest you to use a mild topical steroid cream e.g hydrocortisone 1% cream, 3-4 times daily, for a week. It is available over the counter (OTC)
Avoid repeated washing with water. Avoid soap for a few days.
Also use a bland moisturizer frequently e g Petrolatum (Aquaphor) or Liquid parafin.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A topical steroid for eyelid dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
thank you. I have viewed the image.

It is eyelid dermatitis, could be contact dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis.
I suggest you to use hydrocortisone 1% cream as I told you in my earlier reply.
I also suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g tab. cetrizine for symptomatic relief from itching

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar