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How to cure dry flaky eyelids?
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Psoriasis: You probably have psoriasis or inflammation of eyelid glands. First take towel soaked in warm water and scrub daily for a week. Short coarse of topical steroid such as Cortaid (hydrocortisone) can help as well.
Answered 10/18/2016
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Eyelids : Either see ophthalmologist or dermatologist. Can be reaction to make up. Fungus, skin mites.
Answered 7/5/2012
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