Dry eyelid skin? - Skin Problems Message Board

ladyB · 07-29-2003, 12:45 AM

Hi, If anyone can help that would be great!
About 5 weeks ago i noticed that the skin on both my eyelids had become quite dry. The areas are also a little flaky and red. This is the only place where this dry skin has occured, and its a little bizarre! I thought that maybe as it is winter where i live, that it might have something to do with the cold climate, or maybe its from using a different soap. I have tried using and eye moisturiser on my eyelids but it hasnt done anything yet!

Julianna · 07-29-2003, 08:58 AM

What I think you have is Blepharitis, My daughter gets this in the fall. Usually the doctor will tell her to wash the eyelids in diluted Johnson's baby soap. The doctor we go to will sometimes want her to take a round of antibotics to clear it up.

ladyB · 07-29-2003, 05:28 PM

Thanks for that. I had a look at a few web sites that have information on Blepharitis, and they all seem to say that there is crusting and flaking along the base of the eyelash line and the eyelashes, crusty eyes in the morning, and that it is associated with dandruff. But my lashes and lash line are normal and I havent ever had dandruff. My dry skin only seems to be further up, like where i apply eyeshadow. Maybe I have something else? i think that I might try the baby shampoo solution, and if thats no good then go and see a doctor.

ladyB · 07-29-2003, 05:29 PM

Thanks for that. I had a look at a few web sites that have information on Blepharitis, and they all seem to say that there is crusting and flaking along the base of the eyelash line and the eyelashes, crusty eyes in the morning, and that it is associated with dandruff. But my lashes and lash line are normal and I havent ever had dandruff. My dry skin only seems to be further up, like where i apply eyeshadow. Maybe I have something else? i think that I might try the baby shampoo solution, and if thats no good then go and see a doctor.

CrazyKitty · 07-29-2003, 06:03 PM

I had something similar for months. I tried all sorts of medications. Nothing worked. A doctor told me about Johnsons baby shampoo. i did it ONCE and it was gone for good the mext morning.