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Dry peeling skin around the eyes?

My skin is usually pretty soft and normal except for some reason it's gotten very DRY and kind of peely but ONLY around my eyes. Under my eyes and above them but under the eyebrow. Even around the side sort of. It's frustrating and a little painful. Since it's so visible and unnatractive I'd like to get rid of it ASAP lol. I haven't had this problem before which is why it's baffling to me. I tried to scrub it to get the dry skin to flake off so I could at least apply makeup (I have some purple color under the eyes and need makeup to go out in public) but by the end of the day it was peeling again.... Thanks in advance : )

2014-11-28 03:51:16

malaysia A

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Hello It can be due to eczema. It is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Allergic reaction can occur to strong soaps Solvents chemicals certain foods food additives plants metals cosmetics even urine and faeces of some animals (dust mites). Treatment includes avoidance of the allergen oral antihistaminics; topical application of corticosteroids and oral steroids in severe cases.You may try application of calamine on the affected site. It may work by soothing the skin. Other possibility is of erythroderma.It is a generalized skin disorder characterized by reddening and scaling of the skin and produced by several skin diseases such as psoriasis contact dermatitis drug reactions and mycosis fungoides (a cutaneous lymphoma). I feel that an examination by a dermatologist will be the best.Other conditions like liver and kidney disordersdiabetes iron deficiency anemia and thyroid disorders also have to be ruled out. Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.

2014-11-28 03:51:58

Ben