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I sometimes have dry eyelids, with white/yellow flakes. what are good ways to prevent/treat it?

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Probable seborrhea: Gently clean eyelids with luke warm soap and water on a Q-tip and also dry with a separate Q-tip. Do not use fingers. Initially, I would suggest applying a small pea-sized drop of 1% hydrocortisone cream, also gently applied with a dry Q-tip using small gentle circular motions.

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Answered 9/25/2019

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