Ecezma

[peach95]

There are some good non-steriod creams out now. You should see a dermatologist for sure. My daughter has eczema and we've tried just about everthing. We use lots of Eucerin cream and she started on the new Elidel a few months ago which has made a HUGE difference! Elidel can be used anywhere on your body unlike the steriod creams, but I'm not sure about using it so close to your eyes.

[This message has been edited by peach95 (edited 06-05-2003).]

[kb822]

Weesiebabe, I have the same exact problem you have. I am going crazy with the redness and itching; people think I have pink eyeshadow on. I wake up every morning with flakiness all around the eyes. Then it returns throughout the day. I am wondering if it is a reaction to my allergy shots. My allergist says no, but I don't believe him. The problem seems to have started within the past couple of years ever since I started getting the allergy shots. It is getting worse. I just got a shot yesterday, and I my eyes are especially itchy today!! Anybody else have this problem? I used Elocon before, but then was told not too cuz it is too strong. I don't want to use hydrocortizones on my eyelids, even though a dermotologist and allergist told me too. Anyone know of a good moisturizing cream for the eyelids? Weesiebabe, have you been to the dermatologist yet? What did he/she have to say?

[ladybug _crazy]

i have eczema on my eyelids and my dr. said it was fine to put cortisone cream on them.....only instead of my regular prescription of 0.1% cortisone he told me to use the over the counter 0.5% cortisone and just to make sure to use it sparingly and carefully.

BTW eczema is often associated with diary allergies/sensitivities.