irratated face

I ahev red patches above and bellow my eyes . its hurts( itches, burns,). I have tryed  steroid cream, mostiure face wash, face lotion.baby oil. nothing works. i was wondering if it could be alargies. its brakes out more when my eyes water.it fells dry and it sometimes swells a little bit if i rub.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.

If the symptoms persist,then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist

I hope that helps. Take care and regards.