skin on my eyelids has been red and inflamed and feels itchy and achy for unknown reason. this symptom has been showing time after time.

Question

Why do my eyelids randomly get swollen and itchy and red? It stays that way around 3-4 days and when it goes away the skin is dry and flaky.

Answer 1

Eyelid itch: Our eyelid skin produces an oil to keep things lubricated. The area can get dry and/or infected. Please see your doctor who can diagnose and help. Peace and good health.

Answer 2

Skin on eyelids red: May be eczema, psoriasis, rosacea ( if elsewhere on face) or blepharitis - eyelid inflammation caused by bacterial/fungal/parasite infection meibomian gland dysfunction. Warms compresses and gentle removal of debris is important. Eye drops like Systane prevent dryness. May need antibiotics. f/u/ w/ optometrist /ophthalmologist. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/blepharitis.htm

Answer 3

Itchy Skin: To minimize itchy skin make sure you're always well hydrated. Avoid very hot showers. Use moiturizers (fragrence free) twice a day. Avoid fabriques that irritate your skin. Resist scratching. If you have an allergic condition, avoid the allergen & if needed you can take an anti histamine like claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec or Allegra (after you consult with your doc).

Answer 4

Atopy?: The underlying causes should be evaluated by your dermatologist. The workup for itch can be extensive and multifactorial. The treatments also need to be individualized based on how you are presenting. Best of luck!

Answer 5

Itchy skin: There are a number of possibilities. One of the commonest is dry skin from lack of moisture and occurs in the winter time as "winter's itch". This is helped by appling agood moisturizer lotion to skin right after your bath to trap the moisture into your skin. Best see your doctor for an examination to determine what your cause of the itchy skin is, and obtain proper treatment.

Answer 6

Many. Possibilities: You can have dermatitis if there is visible rah. If you itch without a rash. It is necessary to determine where on the body, how long, what time of day and under what conditions such as heat , cold , or after certain foods. This could be a variant of hives, a akin infection with scabies or multiple other conditions. If this is persistent, please a dermatologist for an e aluation.

Answer 7

Dehydrated skin: We are advised to wash our hands and along with household chores, our hands are in water frequently. This tends to dry out the areas around your nail. Use gloves when washing dishes or handling cleaning products and frequently moisturize the nail and cuticle with over the counter creams that contain either hyaluronic or glycolic acids.

Answer 8

Eczema: This can be eczema which is involving the distal fingers. The area becomes fir dry, then itchy and can involve the nail because of pressure from swelling .This requires treatment with a topical steroid combined with a barrier repair cream to increase the water content of the skin. Plant oils such as olive oil can be helpful in moisturizing and trapping water in the area.

Answer 9

Cuticle rash: Often there is irritation when the nail grows and pulls on the cuticle, the skin cracks. It should be trimmed in as an aseptic technique as possible. The cuticle can be manipulated and cause infection if one is not careful.

Answer 10

Could still be funga: Although, antifungal pills didn't work for you, it could still be a fungal rash, just the treatment was not strong or long enough. Another antifungal prep may be helpful. If not, go to dermatologist, he may elect to do a biopsy unless the answer is obvious and you can be treated on the spot.

Answer 11

Don't know: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Answer 12

Yes: Air on planes do not circulate so that air can be dry.Drink fluid and moisturize before and after flight.

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