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I have redness on eyelids that has a burning felling and small red veins. my dr a rheumatologist and primary dr did blood tests. all came back normal except my rnp is 2.1. my rheumatologist doesnt feel i have dermatomyositis but im pretty worried. ?

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Redness: Although you have an underlying rheumatological problem a red eyelid would most likely be a blepharitis or some type of infection of eyelid infection. It would be a good thing to see. This would be a simple thing to do. Take a picture and send to a Helathtap doctor.

Answered 10/13/2019

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A member asked:

I have redness on eyelids that has a burning felling and small red veins. my dr a rheumatologist and primary dr did blood tests. all came back normal except my rnp is 2.1. my rheumatologist doesnt feel i have dermatomyositis but im pretty worried. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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