Question 1

dry patch on upper eyelids. i peel flakes off, comes back next day. went away with tanning bed, but stopped going. how to make it go away permanently?

Accepted Answer

Hold off on products: Sometimes this can be a skin reaction to make up or other skin products.  If you use make up or cleansers in the area, try using nothing for at least a week.  If the dry patch continues, see your doctor.

Question 2

i have small brown spots on my lower eyelids (a consequence of tanning bed). should i have a derm deal with this or an eye surgeon?  or leave?

Accepted Answer

Stop tanning: Skin, freckles, and spots all get darker in the presence of real or artificial sunlight. The first experiment you can do is to avoid indoor and outdoor exposure to sources of tanning and see if your brown spots simply disappear. Always wear a sun-blocking make-up or product when you're outside and a hat. Consider seeing your fp to determine whether the dermatologist needs to see your spots.

Question 3

how do you get swollen eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Eyelid swelling can have many causes, including excess water under the lids (from allergies, excess rubbing), inflammation (allergies and other forms), infections, and other conditions. Treatment for the swelling depends on the cause. See an eye doctor if you develop swelling that does not disappear within a couple of days.

Question 4

help please! could crusty swollen eyelids be csused by a cold?

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The eyes ; a cold: You can definitely have a secondary eye infection caused by the same virus that causes a cold.  This would cause crusting and swelling of your eyelids.  Typically, the eye infection will improve when the cold gets better.  Keep your eyelids clean to help reduce the symptoms.

Question 5

how to reduce swollen eyelids from crying?

Accepted Answer

Ice? and stop crying: Stopping crying and applying ice for 20 minutes are your best options.

Question 6

are swollen eyelids a symptom of crohn's disease?

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No: Crohn's disease is associated with inflammatory eye disease but lid swelling is not likely related to that.

Question 7

would swollen eyelids be only symptom  of kidney issues?

Accepted Answer

No: Swollen eyelids is usually not a symptom of kidney disease. Unless you have severe edema involving your face and eyelids, then they may be swollen.

Question 8

how can i treat a swollen eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If a sty, then warm compresses 4-6 times/day. You may checkout YouTube videos on eyelid hot compress techniques. If no eyelid redness/pustule but just puffiness, then may need an evaluate to diagnose the condition.

Question 9

what to do with my swollen eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a stye: Do warm compresses using dry heat for at least 10 minutes at least once a day followed by lid massages. Hopefully, it drains on its own. If not, see an eye doctor!

Question 10

what does a swollen eyelid indicate?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Which would require more details to narrow down the diagnosis. Could be allergic reaction, infection, growth, blocked gland...If it is red, tense, tender then I would be concerned about infection (cellulitis) and this should be treated immediately.

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Dry patch on upper eyelids. i peel flakes off, comes back next day. went away with tanning bed, but stopped going. how to make it go away permanently?

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I have small brown spots on my lower eyelids (a consequence of tanning bed). should i have a derm deal with this or an eye surgeon? or leave?

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How do you get swollen eyelids?

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Help please! could crusty swollen eyelids be csused by a cold?

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