What Causes Red And Scaly Skin Around Eyes?

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015

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Question : I began having red, scaley skin around my eye and some discharge . My opthamolgist said it was probably viral and I would have to wait it out but gave me steroids for eyes. Now I have a rash on one side of my neck, top of my ear and scaley skin just inside my ear. It is spreading to the other side of my neck. And the scaley skin patches are on both eyes. I am due to leave tomorrow for vacation. Can an antibiodic help. I have slight headache, and sore throat. Thanks
Taffany

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I have gone through your query and I have noted down your complaints.

I suggest a tentative possibility of seborrheic dermatitis. I would like to know are these patches itchy?

I request you to kindly upload an Image of the affected area.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar