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I have a red scratch underneath the eye lid. what is it? i only get relief when i have a warm compress on my eye
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Allergies or scratch: Patients with severe allergies get inflammation on the eyelids and around the eyes and at the corners of the mouth. This is a skin inflammation called atopic dermatitis. Try switching to hypoallergenic soap and consider an allergy pill like loratidine and a mositerizer like cetaphil or lubriderm (unscented). If it does not go away or gets worse (more red or weepy) go to your doctor.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Eye lid scratch: An eyelid scratch can be very painful. An eyemd can prescribe an antibiotic ointment if severe. Over the counter antibiotic ointments are usually not recommended for the eye. Continuing warm compresses will help and not hurt.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Hard to say?: This could be a number of things like a stye, skin cancer or a dermatitis. You should see an ophthalmologist to be sure.
Answered 2/1/2015
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