Eczema/Dermatitis Around Eyes. Please Help
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I had an allergic reaction to something (still unknown what) 5 weeks ago and since then I have had awful eczema around my eyes.
I have been to the doctors 7 times and to absolutely no avail.
They gave me steroids tablets for 3 days, this cleared it up but it came back 2 days later. Then another course of steroids tablets for 4 days. Again, the condition came back a few days after finishing it.
They steroid cream, which cured the condition but again it came back after a few days. Then a stronger steroid cream (this was for my eyes!!!) And it cleared up but again was back in a few days.
I have been prescribed 5 different antihistamines in this time and yesterday was given an eczema cream (cetraben I think) which seemed to help but I woke up today with them red, swollen and raw again.
I am at my wits end and becoming really depressed about this whole situation. Not to mention it was only yesterday that I was diagnosed with dermatitis and til then I had no idea, I still thought I was allergic to something.
Any help would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks
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mrsmop Jadey440
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I'm sorry you're having an awful time. I had something similar about 20 years ago & an Optometrist suggested that my washing liquid had had its formulation changed. He guessed it was when I put my head on my pillow that I came into contact with whatever it was.
Eventually, I had patch testing & discovered what I am allergic to. If they have told you that you have 'dermatitis' have you been referred to a Dermatologist? If not ask that you are.
Have a look at this leaflet
https://patient.info/health/contact-dermatitis
Good luck!
Jadey440 mrsmop
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I have been referred for allergy tests, however they say the waiting list is ridiculously long. And yeah I was also now advised to be refereed to a dermatologist so I'm really hoping that will help in someone.
Thanks for the reply
maryam59114 Jadey440
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It sounds like this is causing through contact. Have you recently started using a new make up, moisturizer, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, perfume or any thing that can possibly contact your face?
Jadey440 maryam59114
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No I hadn't started using anything new with skincare etc. So it really is a mystery. And I haven't been using anything on my skin (unless prescribed) for 5 weeks now so I really don't know where to go from here lol
moon53540 Jadey440
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Gaire Jadey440
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Jnn Jadey440
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Hi,
I hope you're feeling better now, as that sounds difficult. Steroid creams can make the situation worse, as they lead to a rebound effect. That's why they're recommended for short terms use only.
I hope your condition has improved though?
Best,
Jonathan
emiC Jadey440
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bianca25154 Jadey440
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I wonder how you are getting on - your experience sounds almost identical to mine. i developed eye problems - then my eyelids got swollen - had all sorts of antihistames & 3 types of steroids. This went from April until Sept. I had the same diagnosis as you plus allergic eyes. Although now my eyelids are now normal - my eyes continue to itch & i have developed dry eyes, possibly due to the antihistames which i am not taking anymore. I still have no idea what I am allergic to ... Protopic helped me clear the flare up. Hope you had a better resolution.