eye rash

[Scratchy565]

i have a rash on my eye lids. i dont know how to treat it.i dont know what to use

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

You can hide the rash with make up concealer or get TCA (trichloroacetic acid) applied from a dermatologist. Although it is a temporary treatment but it will fade away the rash for some time.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.

[Scratchy565]

i have a little swelling it itches alittle sort of puffy can iget some thing over the counter to help relieve some of the puffiness?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Pls elaborate on the description of the rash.Most common rash on this area is a xanthalesma.They are deposits of fat/cholesterol in the eye lid. Possible causes are raised cholesterol, hyperlipidaemia states, diabetes mellitus and obesity.

They cause no harm, but can increase in size producing cosmetic blemish. The only treatment is removal by surgery with/without skin grafting (depending on the size of the lesion) or use of laser (CO2 Laser).

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Warm regards.