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Red Itchy Scaly Eye Lids! Need Help!

ireallydoqdou — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:34:01 GMT

Does anyone have this problem? If so, any suggestions on how to heal them? Thanks!

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taquito — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:51:05 GMT

It could be an allergic reaction to something new you're using, or something in your environment. I'd try to eliminate the source of what's causing it, if you can figure that out.

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sienna123 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:51:56 GMT

If you wear eye makeup you are probably getting allergic to it. I had used Loreal for years and all at once my eye lids started to swell and got red and scaley. I put neospuron on my lids and did not wear make up until the swelling went down, 2 or 3 days. I switched to Alamay eye make up and my eye lids cleared up. I can use the IT eyeliner now and don't have any problems.

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Lila4Now — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:07:08 GMT

Try CeraVe eye cream. You can find it in drug stores, or Wal-Mart. It's affordable, and works well. It hydrates parched skin. If this is a new condition for you, reconsider anything new you've added to your routine, even laundry soaps and softeners.

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LuluOnBeauty — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:37:27 GMT

Sounds exactly like blepheratis which sounds worse than it is. They sell cleansers at the drug store in the eye care section of you can cleanse your lids with baby shampoo. The pH of baby shampoo takes care of it.

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peridotj — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:35:30 GMT

I had this problem and switched from Johnson & Johnson's Head to toe Baby wash, which I was using to take off my mascara, to Aveeno Baby organic harvest foaming wash and baby shampoo. I have also tried J&J's Baby Naturals foaming wash. Voila! I haven't had the problem since. Either I was allergic or I wasn't getting my eyelids completely rinsed and had a reaction. The foaming wash is easier to wash off.

The Aveeno seems to be less available now, but it is still on Amazon and Walmart.com. I think J&J is still in stores. Good luck!

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Silver Lining — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:22:00 GMT

On 11/23/2014 LuluCCS said:
Sounds exactly like blepheratis which sounds worse than it is. They sell cleansers at the drug store in the eye care section of you can cleanse your lids with baby shampoo. The pH of baby shampoo takes care of it.

I agree. You can select an OTC product on your own or ask any pharmacist.

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Big Sister — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:27:12 GMT

I would try a light coating of Vaseline on your eyelids.

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Sameolmollysmama — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:24:34 GMT

Could also be caused by eyelash mites (Demodex). Sounds horrific, but actually common. To remove the mites, wash eyelashes 2x a day with baby shampoo and don't go to bed with eye makeup on.

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ID2 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:14:00 GMT

On 11/23/2014 ireallydoqdou said:
Does anyone have this problem? If so, any suggestions on how to heal them? Thanks!

Honey please contact your dermatologist not a shopping channel discussion board. Good luck.

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Beccaboone2 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:38:42 GMT

It could be any number of things. Do you wear eye makeup and how do you remove it? My lids became very itchy, red, swollen, and flaking, and I switched what I was removing my eye makeup with. I had used Purity for years to remove the makeup, and got some eye makeup remover pads from Almay (the oily kind for waterproof makeup) - that seemed to do the trick for me. I use those first, and then use my Purity on my face with no problems. Eyelids cleared right up and have stayed clear. The Purity was too harsh to effectively remove the makeup from my eyes, I guess.

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Jes16 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:40:30 GMT

I agree, it could be blepharitis. I was diagnosed with it a few years ago. The tiny pores in the eyelids clog up, then the oils that help the eye don't flow properly. It can also lead to 'dry eye', another eye issue that I have and take Restasis for. I recommended to someone who posted a topic on this a foam eyelid cleanser called 'OCuSoft Lid Scrub'. You squirt some out, gently massage over the eyes then rinse with warm water. I got it on Amazon; it has great reviews and lasts forever and is very gentle. It also comes in pads that are individually wrapped (Systane brand has one).

All of my docs have also recommended using warm compresses (wet a facecloth) for 4-5 min. Gently hold over the eyes...feels good, too. If they're red, it could be an allergy to makeup or something else. Good luck and hope you feel better!

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Nonametoday — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:43:35 GMT

Have you seen an ophthalmologist? He/She can examine your eyes and tell you. No one here has seen your eyes or examined them and no one here probably has the credentials to tell you. It's like guessing how many apples in a bin you have never seen. Eyes are very important to your health and well being. See a doctor. Even a doctor sometimes diagnoses wrong, so what do you expect of us?

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GSPgirl — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:30:08 GMT

Yes. I have had to stop using all eye shadows with glimmer or shimmer. My doc told me it's like applying little shards of glass across a delicate area. I use a cream he gave me and that usually clears it up in two days. You can't use too much because it will thin your eyelid skin.

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violann — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:35:48 GMT

This has been the worst allergy season I can remember, and my eyes are a huge mess. I'm going to try the baby shampoo, and see if that helps. I've tried every allergy treatment for eyes already.

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Madisson — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:40:51 GMT

I had this problem as a teenager from wearing Maybelline eyeshadow. The dermatologist said it was blepharitis due to an allergy to the eyeshadow. He gave me a mild cortisone cream to use on my eyelids until they healed.

At that time, he told me to switch to Mary Kay cosmetics. Nowadays, there are many excellent brands of cosmetics, but anybody can be allergic to anything.

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deb5555 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:41:15 GMT

try cool compresses twice a day and just a little cortisone cream, just a dab with a q-tip.

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deb5555 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:41:35 GMT

or aloe vera

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saversmom — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:07:40 GMT

I have had this problem.

I went to the eye doctor first to be sure there was no infection in my eyes. When that was not the problem, I went to he dermatologist. It took four different prescriptions to clear the problem. The problem became worse before it finally disappeared.

My opinion is go to the doctor.

CeraVe is a good lotion, but, it did not clear up the issue for me.

Best of luck.

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pattypeep — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:34:57 GMT

I had that problem in high school and I think it was an allergy to mascara.