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The skin around my eyes keep getting dry skin. what's a good otc cream for it?

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Dr. Beth Friedland answered

Lacrilube (artificial tears): Lacrilube, (artificial tears) or a petrolaum based ointment will retain moisture for the delicate skin around the eyelids.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2018

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