1. Community
  2. Skin and nails
  3. Dermatitis And Eczema

I'm losing my mind. Has anyone experienced flaky skin on their eyelids?

Posted , 5 users are following.

NicolaM5
NicolaM5

Hi guys,

The past couple of months I've broke out in a flaky rash around my eyelids. This is hindering my eyesight, making it painful to blink or touch when it has flared up.

It flakes a lot also

I have no idea what is causing it. I'm not stressed, I haven't changed my diet, I'm not using fragrance washing detergent.. I'm at a loss

I've been to the doctors and seen a skin specialist who tell me it's eczema.

I've used all the creams given but it doesn't even reduce the flaring.

I constantly feel run down.. should I ask for bloods to be taken??

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • tomoko41609
    tomoko41609 NicolaM5

    Posted

    Hi, Nicola.

    I have eczema. I always have red skin around eyes for hey fever. I wash my face and eyes after get home from outside. Pollens are everywhere all through year. Antihystamin works for this.

    I got blood tests over 20 times. No of results showed me what was trigger.

  • mary31634
    mary31634 NicolaM5

    Posted

    Hi Nicola are you UK? Have you seen an actual dermatologist? I know these are very far and few in the UK at the moment, we have over 200 vacancies but it is a dermatologist you need. And even try your opticians but seek out a really good one. If you feel run down all the time this could mean you need bloods doing overall and also for your thyroid but again you need more than the general thyroid bloods doing.

    best wishes

  • Guest
    Guest NicolaM5

    Posted

    Does the rash extend to your eyebrows? And what creams where you prescribed?
  • Minadeeoro
    Minadeeoro NicolaM5

    Posted

    Hey Nicola, 

    I had the same issue and it might be an ingredient in your hair products or eyeshadow/eyebrow makeup. I was allergic to the anatasia eyebrow gel, you should do a patch test to know what chemicals you are allergic to.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.