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Chronic allergic conjuctivitid on long standing steriods eye drops and stop it gradully since 1month scally lesion appear under lower eye lid dx?

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Difficult: Without pictures or an exam it is very difficult to diagnose. Could be eczema, fungus, skin infection, shingles. Best to see your doctor or ophthalmologist for the best answer in person.

Answered 8/26/2014

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