Eye redness

For the last 3 days i have noticed a slight rash in the area directly beneath my eye..It feels a little like sunburn and itches a little..It kind of makes me look as though i have been crying for 3 days straight. I had unprotected sex in the last 3 weeks and wanted to know if it could be related to an std,or if not, HOW DO I GET RID OF IT...

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Doubt it is std related.  Herpes simples virus can cause a skin rash with tiny blisters that hurt and burn - and you can get it around the eyes.  That's about the only possible link I could think of.  Chances are that is is unrelated but you just need to have eye doctor (ophthalmologist) check it out.
Sorry, I can't recommend treatment because I don't what you have and I am not your doctor.


MJK MD

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