Rash Around Eye

[237SJ]

At Easter, I noticed a redness which eventually peeled around the inner corner of my eye. I was away and thought I had missed a bit with the sunscreen. Anyway, the redness which looks like a rash is now under the lower lid on the same eye so it looks like something that is spreading around. I asked for something such as Brolene ointment (which it turns out is no longer available anyway) and the pharmacist said there was nothing she could sell me and I had to go to the doctor. I was at the doctor yesterday about something else and completely forgot to ask her about the rash. I know you are not supposed to use hydrocortisone on the eye area but would a little bit hurt, just for a couple of days so that I can see what happens?

[Sqad]

I think that would be a good idea 237.

[grasscarp]

To relieve itchiness and irritation around the eyes, one may apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for a few days. Itchiness from rashes can also be relieved by applying a cold pack or cucumber slices on the eyes.
Avoid touching or rubbing the area with your hands, as this might intensify symptoms.
Finally, if these measures do not relieve your rash around the eyes after a few days, consult a dermatologist or medical doctor who may evaluate the cause of your symptoms and prescribe appropriate medications.
http://www.med-health.net/Rash-Around-Eyes.html

[237SJ]

Thanks for the replies. It doesn`t really itch as such. I also can`t understand, if it is something infectious, why I haven`t transferred it to the other eye via my make up applicators. I`ll give the hydrocortisone a bash and see what happens.

[atalanta]

I have had something similar recently. I bought Botanics eye smoothing cream from Boots, and it is very soothing. Doesn't cure it, but does soothe, especially at night.

[pastafreak]

A few years ago,I had excema or blepharitis around my eyelids. The pharmacist recommended Lacrilube ointment. It was gentle and worked.

[rsvp]

check out blepheritis -

[jourdain2]

I had something similar in 2009. Eventually mentioned it to GP and it needed a long-term, low-dose antibiotic - rosacea, that was it.