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Have red scaly unclaimed area about 1/2 in under my left eye... is there anything i can put on to help? tried allergy eye drops. also put some cortiso

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Dr. Michael Kermani answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Try an ointment: Try either to moisturize the area (a light coat of vasaline or similar gel or lacrilube (artificial tears) ointment) or use a ophthalmic coating (such as Bacitracin or neosporin). If relief does not follow, see either your primary doctor or ophthalmologist or dermatologist.

Answered 6/24/2014

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