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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Remedy For A Persistent Itchy Rash Around The Eyes

I have a tight itchy rash on my face, mostly around my eyes. I have had this for a week now and I have been using oatmeal lotion and coconut oil to try to get it to go away but nothing is working. I feel generally not good so I haven t been getting exercise, which has caused my sciatica to act up. I can t get into see my doctor until Thursday! Can you tell me what is wrong with my face? I feel tired and sometimes nauseous. What does this sound like to you?
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Hello! Thank you for your query. It will be more accurate if You send back a picture of your rashes in the eyes to properly diagnose it. But commonly, you may be having a Hypersensitivity reaction(allergic reaction). Did you change your facial cream, soap, lotions recently? Have you been using any new product? or did you have any intake of a new food or medicine recently? If so, You may be having an allergic reaction to it, though allergic reactions may occur on the second exposure, a lot still occurs on the first exposure. Allergic reactions are caused by a substance that is recognized by the body as a foreign substance. Your body has a natural defense system(immune system), if exposed to harmless substances such as pollens, lotions, creams, dustmites, medication, your body over reacts, this over reaction may cause a rash, itchy eyes, runny nose and difficulty of breathing.

To totally eliminate the problem, first is you must identify the substance that you are reacting to and eliminate it. Then as quick remedy as you are still looking for the trigger(substance that caused it), you may take Antihistamine like Cetirizine 10mg once a day before bedtime to lessen the itchiness. This may cause a little bit of drowsiness so I suggest you take it before bedtime and choose products you use on your face, use hypoallergenic soaps, creams, lotions.
Furthermore, If you can't send back a picture I suggest you consult a physician to clinically assess your condition. I hope this helps.
A feedback is greatly appreciated!


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Suggest Remedy For A Persistent Itchy Rash Around The Eyes

Hello! Thank you for your query. It will be more accurate if You send back a picture of your rashes in the eyes to properly diagnose it. But commonly, you may be having a Hypersensitivity reaction(allergic reaction). Did you change your facial cream, soap, lotions recently? Have you been using any new product? or did you have any intake of a new food or medicine recently? If so, You may be having an allergic reaction to it, though allergic reactions may occur on the second exposure, a lot still occurs on the first exposure. Allergic reactions are caused by a substance that is recognized by the body as a foreign substance. Your body has a natural defense system(immune system), if exposed to harmless substances such as pollens, lotions, creams, dustmites, medication, your body over reacts, this over reaction may cause a rash, itchy eyes, runny nose and difficulty of breathing. To totally eliminate the problem, first is you must identify the substance that you are reacting to and eliminate it. Then as quick remedy as you are still looking for the trigger(substance that caused it), you may take Antihistamine like Cetirizine 10mg once a day before bedtime to lessen the itchiness. This may cause a little bit of drowsiness so I suggest you take it before bedtime and choose products you use on your face, use hypoallergenic soaps, creams, lotions. Furthermore, If you can t send back a picture I suggest you consult a physician to clinically assess your condition. I hope this helps. A feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you!