Question 1

son in sun w/70spf on arms/face red went swimming and got blue/purple areas on his arms/hands/legs/feet/face. got out & had bright red area under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Bruising. : Take him to the er.  This could be due to a bleeding problem.

Question 2

what can i do for red circles around childs eyes after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Goggles: May be sensitivity to pool chemicals..Prevention with goggles may be best.

Question 3

why do i get red rings around eye on skin after swimming?

Accepted Answer

Tight Goggles: Tight goggles can definitely cause this. Or allergy to the rubber compound of the goggles. Try different brand and looser ones.

Question 4

what could sudden itchiness and redness right under eyes mean?

Accepted Answer

: Allergy.

Question 5

my 2.5 yo has some redness under his eyes. is that the same as those when older people have black under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Redness under the eyes of a small child could be many issues.  The most common would be allergies or any other source of eye irritation leading to chronic rubbing.  This is different from the black under the eyes of adults.  You should have the child evaluated for the cause of the redness/inflammation so it can be properly treated.

Question 6

i have never had skin issues but suddenly have what appears to be eczema and psoriasis. also, redness and swelling under eyes intermittently.

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Skins issues can develop at any point. Sometimes this can happen for unclear reasons while at other times it could be related to medications, other conditions and photosensitivity etc. You should avoid sun exposure and plan to see a dermatologist as soon as possible. You can also see your PCP.

Question 7

my 5 year old started swimming lessons 2 days ago. her eyes are red given her eye drops but hasn't gone away what can i give to clear the redness. also at the nursery school she's been playing in the sand pit?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would suggest rinsing her eyes gently with eye saline available over the counter. If there is any pain, please see a physician right away.

Question 8

constant scalp irritation for three years. bumps and redness. dryness on scalp and under eyes. burning eyelids and hair loss. face always feels oily?

Accepted Answer

Scalp irritation: sounds seborrhea or psoriasis of the scalp.  best to see a doctor to get treated.

Question 9

can underactive thyroid cause puffiness under eyes or redness under the eye? mine has been pretty low. i dont go back to doc until end of march for labs?

Accepted Answer

: An underactive thyroid can cause eye puffiness. More information is a need; there are many things that can cause redness of the eyes or puffy eyes. PLease see a doctor

Question 10

lside nose swollen and painful but no redness bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and cephalexin 5 days now pain is worse and swelling spread to rside and under eyes. help?

Accepted Answer

Serious!: The location of this infection is the real problem. Infections in the region of the nose, forehead and upper lip can spread quickly and even track back to the brain. You may need IV antibiotics. Please return to your doctor or hospital right away.

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Son in sun w/70spf on arms/face red went swimming and got blue/purple areas on his arms/hands/legs/feet/face. got out & had bright red area under eyes?

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What can i do for red circles around childs eyes after swimming?

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Why do i get red rings around eye on skin after swimming?

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What could sudden itchiness and redness right under eyes mean?

A member asked:

My 2.5 yo has some redness under his eyes. is that the same as those when older people have black under eyes?

A member asked:

I have never had skin issues but suddenly have what appears to be eczema and psoriasis. also, redness and swelling under eyes intermittently.

A member asked:

My 5 year old started swimming lessons 2 days ago. her eyes are red given her eye drops but hasn't gone away what can i give to clear the redness. also at the nursery school she's been playing in the sand pit?

A member asked:

Constant scalp irritation for three years. bumps and redness. dryness on scalp and under eyes. burning eyelids and hair loss. face always feels oily?

A member asked:

Can underactive thyroid cause puffiness under eyes or redness under the eye? mine has been pretty low. i dont go back to doc until end of march for labs?

A member asked:

Lside nose swollen and painful but no redness bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and cephalexin 5 days now pain is worse and swelling spread to rside and under eyes. help?

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