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Doctor insights on: Scratch Under Eye

Save your money: Sounds like a scratch needing more time to reach an even color tone. The actual results will be well short of the exaggerated claims by promoters. ...Read more

Scarring possible: A small scratch is more likely to leave what we call " post inflammatory hyper pigmentation" meaning a little dark spot where the scratch was. Depending on skin tone to start with, this may take 6 months to a year to resolve. Sun will tend to darken the pigmentation so be sure and help him with a little suncreen to protect the area. The xinc oxide sticks work well for smaller kids. ...Read more

Scratch: Could be scratch marks from your nails (maybe you are scratching at night), a bugbite, or from a pet. If blood is showing, clean the area with soap and water, and apply a topical antibiotic. ...Read more

May take time: It may still get better on its own with time. But to facilitate the healing, you may use some scar creams that helps with healing. These creams or ointments can be purchased from OTC. You just have to be very careful not to get it inside your eye, which can cause serious irritation. You may want to see an oculofacial plastic surgeon to help with the recovery of the scar as well. ...Read more

See an eye MD: I don't have enough information. If it is on the eyeball, it could be a variety of things, and if it on the eyelid, it could be other things.
To guess at a diagnosis is of little benefit to your daughter and my best suggestion is to see an ophthalmologist. ...Read more

Yes: Yes be careful when applying medication around the eyes. ...Read more

Eycat scratchconcern: Effective antibiotics can not be purchased without a prescription. My concern would be to ascertain if a claw of the cat did not puncture through the sclera of the eye. This could be a potentially serious trauma. An ophthalmologist should be consulted immediately. ...Read more

See your eye doctor: ASAP, meaning oculoplastics surgeon! Eye swelling after being hit can indicate a possible orbital floor fracture & especially if you are seeing a deep scratch. What's behind the scratch is important & u may need orbital xrays or CT scan done to determine the extent of soft tissue/bone injury. If u can't look up, there could be entrapment of fat or eye muscle. May need oral steroids. Don't wait! ...Read more

Depends on how large: Or deep the wound is under the eyelid is, or how the wound came to be. Is it blunt trauma? Animal bite? What is the origin. You are at the maximum point of contracture for the wound now. May be good to get a 2nd opinion from University of Cairo Ophthalmology Department. (Contact Dr. Rania Ahmed Salem) who can help you. She is an oculoplastics surgeon in the Department, and an associate professor. ...Read more

Red marks: Your description is not specific for anything specific. Go see a regular doctor for further evaluation and treatment. ...Read more

a few possibilities: Many people inherit them to some degree, but other times environmental factors such as lack of sleep or allergies of the eye/nasal sinus area can contribute. Getting better sleep and addressing whatever allergies that may have, both in the eyes and in the sinuses, may lessen the dark circles. Less commonly, conditions such as eczema, anemia, or liver disease can cause these circles. ...Read more

Red line under eyes: To get rid of Red line under eyes: depends on cause. Please send photo or consult with us to provide relief faster. ...Read more

Dark circles: Rest. Cold compresses. Treatment of allergies. Plastic surgery to change the structure of the tissues around the eyes. ...Read more

Under eye wrinkles: You are way too young to be worrying about this. Use sunscreen/moisturizer daily and concentrate on being the best you can be at whatever you choose to do in life. Wear a hat, play a sport and be happy! ...Read more

Varies by cause: Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by brown pigment in the skin, thinning of the skin so that the blood shows through, or by the shadow cast by a "bag" under the eye, or by a combination. The skin can be lightened by microdermabrasion and skin lighteners. The bag can be surgically improved with a lower lid blepharoplasty. Not much to offer except concealer for thin skin. Good luck! ...Read more

Dark circles: Dark circles under the eyes can be due to lack of sleep, allergies, age, or many other causes. Treatment of allergies if present and getting adequate rest can help some. Cool compresses 2 times a day and makeup coverup can be effective as well. If there is volume loss associated with dark circles, facial filler injections can be considered. Laser skin tightening can be effective in some cases. ...Read more

Surgery: An oculoplastic surgeon can easily correct this with outpatient surgery. ...Read more

Dark: Try getting a good night's sleep. This may help. Some people have dark circles under the eyes because they are inherited. For those folks, make-up is helpful. ...Read more

Dark circles in eyes: There are many causes for circles under eyes to occur: racial, occupational sun exposure, certain glaucoma medications, fatigue, insomnia and the list goes on. Some circles will subside if the cause is a temporary one and is removed. In some cases a lower blepharoplasty (lid tuck), will improve the appearance as the prominent orbital fat is also removed. Cosmetic creams work not as they claim. ...Read more

Genetic: Due to factors when born, and genetically induced. Preagnancy complications. ...Read more

Dark Circles: Apply a paste made from a teaspoon of tomato juice, half teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of gramflour. Keep it for 10 minutes. This is very effective and one of the famous home remedies for dark circles under eyes. ...Read more

Glaucoma drops can.: Lumigan, travatan-z, and latanaprost glaucoma drops can cause dark discolarization of the skin of the lower lid. ...Read more

Liver issues: Dark circles is due to issues with liver - try nac 1200mg twice daily for 3 weeks. After that taper slowly and stop. Locally apply vitamin k cream twice daily. ...Read more

From congestion?: Make sure your nose is not congested. If it is, you need to try a steroid +/- a nasal antihistamine to see if it would work. If still having problem, see an allergist.
Dark circles may also be a familial trait or from lack of sleep. ...Read more

Dry skin: Dryness under your eyes is usually just that, dry skin. It can also be related to an allergy or even eczema. You can try some simple over the counter facial lotion and see if that helps. If it does not you should see your dr. Who can prescribe you something, usually a mild steroid ointment/cream. ...Read more

Usually don't treat: Typically no treatment since they will resolve on their own in time, but sometimes your physician or dermatologist may treat. Here is some information:

http://www. Skinsight. Com/adult/milia. Htm ...Read more

Recommended: Salicylic acid which has been proven to clear up acne while preventing future breakouts is recommended as a concealer. ...Read more

Allergy symptoms: Capillary leakage from histamine release due to allergies cause the swelling. With chronic capillary permeability, red blood cells leak and stain the skin leaving a darker pigmented appearance. If your treatments are not working then seeing an allergist for definitive treatment should be your next step. ...Read more

Surgery: You need surgery to remove it. Please see an oculoplastic surgeon. This is not common in a 32 yo. ...Read more

Age: Dark circles often reflect thinning of the skin below the eye with surface blood vessels causing increased pigmentation. "White bumbs" can mean almost anything from cystic chnages to an allergic reaction. An exam is needed to determine the definitive diagnosis. ...Read more