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The skin around my eyes suddenly red: What can I do?

Posted by alexsteph @alexsteph, May 26, 2019

The skin around my eyes has become suddenly red. It's been 5 weeks, with 3 flare ups and mild redness in between each.

Redness persists in the corner of my left eye, below the tear duct. It's slightly raised. When it spreads, it is very quick and makes the socket of both eyes very red. The skin is dry, though not flaky nor itchy. It burns when I apply any moisturiser.

Within the first week, the following changes occurred
- started the pill (Femme Tab 30/150) - 2-3 days before I noticed redness
- change of weather; colder, low humidity, windier - within the past few weeks

So far, to no positive effect, I have tried:
- DermAid 1%
- DermAid 1% Soft
- Prednisone steroids (prescribed 3 pills for 3 days)
- Daily Zyrtec
- Huidifier in bedroom
- Aveeno Dermexa moisturiser
- Cetaphil Restoraderm Moisturiser
- Natural moisturiser custom made (skin flared up with bumps all over)
- Change of bedsheets, twice
- Cleaned windows (in case of mold)
- Haven't used a face wash, just water

1 chemist and 2 doctors have diagnosed the redness as ezcema. Is there a chance it's something else, that I've been treating wrongly? Am I doing something wrong? Is there something else I should try? I feel helpless and too embarrassed to go anywhere

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 29, 2019
In reply to @gardeningjunkie "So glad you are getting clues about a possible allergic reaction and that the topical is..." + (show)
@gardeningjunkie

So glad you are getting clues about a possible allergic reaction and that the topical is helping. Your topical is supressing your allergic reaction and yes is a miracle for getting relief but not getting to the root of the problem If you believe you are having an allergic reaction please if you can find the money get the 5 Day Extended Patch Test. If you have one allergy you will have more and your symptoms become more severe with each contact. Not all dermatologists are licensed to perform this test. They get a special license from the test kit companies and they limit the licensed doctors in each area. This test gave me my life back! I was treated topically for 10 years, just like you are doing now. Yes I would temporary relief from my symptoms only to have them reappear more severly. A vicious cycle because I was only treating the symptoms and not eliminating the cause.

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Hello @gardeningjunkie,

I find this interesting and I'm sure others would as well.

Could you tell a little more about this test? How long did it take and what type of results did you get back?

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gardeningjunkie | @gardeningjunkie | May 29, 2019

Lots of info on the internet. Many are confused thinking they have had allergy testing, but many, including me decades ago were tested for environmental allergies like pollen, grasses, dogs, cats and so on. The 5 Day Extended Test is for contact allergens like to latex, fragrances, dyes, preservatives, metals and so on. The environmental takes only 30 minutes to get results in the allergists office. The 5 Day Test is exactly that, 5 days with your entire back between shoulders and to the bra line lined with usually about 78 test site bandages. Out of 78 I reacted to 5, but knowing what they were gave me my life back. I learned what to avoid for life. Allergists of dermatologists can be licensed for this test. I had the True Test Kit plus one one kit. So read up, True Test has a good informative website.

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