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Eczema on eyelids cause linked to yeast having to use steroid creams but worried as all creams and emollients say don't use on eye is it safe?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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2 creams: Both Elidel (pimecrolimus) and protocol are safe for eyelid skin.

Answered 2/2/2015

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A member asked:

Eczema on eyelids cause linked to yeast having to use steroid creams but worried as all creams and emollients say don't use on eye is it safe?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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