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I have red skin discoloration in outer corners of eyes. also, purplish-red near tear ducts (skin). why? from sinus infection? what can i do for it?
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Possible infection: Redness of the skin around the eyes is typically from things like blepharitis, a type of inflammation of the eyelids, or from allergies. Rubbing the eyes can also cause the redness. The cause also depends on any other symptoms like itching, dryness, or discharge. A sinus infection would rarely cause the redness you describe. In any case you should visit your eye doctor to have it checked out.
Answered 4/5/2017
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