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I have amyopathic dermatomyositis and have a full mask cpap machine for 3 months. could that cause under eye ereythema? i've had it for 3 weeks now.
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Yes: The pressure in your skin from the CPAP usually causes skin and infra-orbital irritation.
Answered 8/19/2014
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Possible air leak: Sometimes the mask has an air leak, and if the air is dry, it may dry the eyes out overnight. A proper fitting mask would help. Sometimes dermatomyositis is associated with changes in the coloration of the eyelids also.
Answered 9/28/2016
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