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A member asked:

What should i do if i have a patch of rough skin on my eyelid, what is it?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sounds like: Excema. You can try over the counter steroid cream. If this does not work, see an ophthalmologist.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 12/12/2013

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