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Hi. can i use bactroban or stopitch on my eyelid? my eyelid started itching and swelled up a bit after scratching it yesterday around 12h00 . i took an antihistamine yesterday but my eyelid is still slightly swollen and itchy today.
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Cool pack/topical: You may have a local allergic reaction. Continue the antihistamine, but also apply a cool compress and a thin layer of steroid cream twice daily to the eyelid, while avoiding contact with the eye. Please see your PCP if the swelling worsens or persists.
Answered 4/15/2020
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