Constant Eyelid rash

[345medhelpFAN]

I think I have a dermatits or dandruff or ecezma on my left eyelid.  (At its worst it was slightly red with flaking, but normally just flaking of skin).   I first noticed it about two months ago.  It responds to 1% hydrocortisone.  I used it lightly in the morning and night for 7 days, but after stopping a little less than a week ago, I woke up with some flaking in the same place again.  

It just seems like it won't go away and I can't keep using hydrocortisone from what i understand.


I changed my face soap, stopped applying lotion, etc...but its only one eyelid.

Any suggestions?


Thanks

[bumpydawg]

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[Alan Rockoff, MD]

It sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, which affects the eyelids, among other places.  Cause unknown.  It comes and goes, for no reason.  You can keep using 1% hydrocortisone, as needed, unless you have cataracts or glaucoma.  Check with a dermatologist on this, to be sure.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff