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My upper eyelid skin is swollen, dry, and itchy. Need help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old female. The skin of my upper eyelid has been swollen for the past few days. The skin has slight blackness and is dry and itchy at times. I have taken homeopathic consultations and am still under supervision. This condition is present in both my eyelids. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) which is the inflammation of meibomian glands present in the eyelids. The function of these glands is to produce sebum to keep the eyes moist. These glands may sometimes get ... Read Full »
How to get rid of very dry and flaky eyelids?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 17 years old. I have a lot of problems with my eyes. I have dry eyelids. They seem to be flaky. Sometimes, they look red and irritated. My under-eye area is dry and it looks like under eye wrinkles. I also have dryness around my mouth. I consulted a dermatologist and she advised me ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through your history and photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have eyelid eczema or seborrheic dermatitis. Eyelid dermatitis occurs due to irritants like contact lens solution, make-up, and kajal. Seborrheic d... Read Full »
How is dryness in and around eyes treated?
Query: Hi doctor,I suffer from dryness in and around my eyes for the past eight months. I have consulted different doctors and there is no improvement. The skin around the eyes and eyelids are dry and scaly. I have a foreign body sensation in my eyes. I have tried using eye drops over it. But there is no i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have a long-standing dryness in and around the eyes. Dryness of eyes is a common problem and it occurs due to certain systemic conditions that are associated with moderate to severe dry eyes. They are Sjogren's syndrome and rheumatoid arth... Read Full »