Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I noticed that the upper lid of my eye is swollen. It does not have the signs of inflammation but rather the lid is being like edematous. It is itchy in the night. Can it be normal again? What is it and what should I do?
Hi,
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I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and according to me you have developed an allergic contact dermatitis. It can be due to anything you have applied on the eyes or due to any volatile substance. I would recommend you to take tablet Prednisolone 20 mg one tablet daily in the morning after breakfast for five days. Along with this take tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. I do not know whether these medicines will be available as over-the-counter in your country. Do not worry; your eyelids will be normal again. Avoid applying anything on the face and try to notice whether the swelling is associated with any substance.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
This happened for the second time to the same part of the eye. If you will notice there is a round and reddish rash that is similar to a rash or a mosquito bite or something. But, it is not itchy. Thank you in advance.
Hi,
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Yes, I can appreciate the redness on the upper eyelid. It seems you are developing allergy to something you are using on your face. You need to figure it out. You should use Cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 5 days. This will help in resolving the rash.
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