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What Causes Red, Dry And Itchy Eyelids?

My eyelids and outer corner of the eye are red, dry and peeling. Kind of itchy but not horrible. It s worse in the morning. Also my lips are super dry especially upper skin/lip. No matter how much lip balm I slayer on they feel dry. It s been about 10 days
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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hi.

it's a possibility that you have viral conjunctivitis. this will resolve spontaneously in a weeks time. do not rub your eyes and wash your hands frequently. increase oral fluid intake will also help relieve your dry mucosa.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Causes Red, Dry And Itchy Eyelids?

hi. it s a possibility that you have viral conjunctivitis. this will resolve spontaneously in a weeks time. do not rub your eyes and wash your hands frequently. increase oral fluid intake will also help relieve your dry mucosa. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye