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The skin around my eyes are extremely itchy and dry (dark red) all of a sudden. upper eyelids as well as under my eyes. skin elasticity also very poor (very wrinkly) and sagging. my eyes are not affected only the skin. ?

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Rosacea?: Although allergic contact dermatitis may be a possibility, you may also have ocular rosacea. Consider consulting a dermatologist or allergist if changing your hair shampoo or condition does not lead to improvement or if you flush rather easily.

Answered 8/15/2018

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A member asked:

The skin around my eyes are extremely itchy and dry (dark red) all of a sudden. upper eyelids as well as under my eyes. skin elasticity also very poor (very wrinkly) and sagging. my eyes are not affected only the skin. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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