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The skin round my eyes are sore and red and also round the side of my mouth . been putting hydrocortisone on for the past two weeks

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Dr. Theodore Wu answered

Sore skin: Be careful what you apply near the eyes. Hydrocortisone cream contains steroid and this can cause cataracts and/or glaucoma! try using cetaphil cream instead (just don't put this in the eye). If the skin does not get better in a week, call your ophthalmologist.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/20/2019

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A member asked:

The skin round my eyes are sore and red and also round the side of my mouth . been putting hydrocortisone on for the past two weeks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Wu answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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