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My son who is 3 has redness under both eyes about the size of your thumb nail what is it? he is not unwell

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Many things: Is the area round? Raised? Itchy? Scaly? Most commonly, this could represent allergies or seborrhea/eczema. Duration and associated symptoms/findings are necessary to further delineate. Best is to have it checked out if you're worried.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My son who is 3 has redness under both eyes about the size of your thumb nail what is it? he is not unwell

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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