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Recurring Swelling Of The Eyelids Which Goes Away Leaving Wrinkly Dry Skin?
I have swelling of the eyelids and under the eyes each morning which lasts a few days then goes away. After the swelling goes down the skin dries and wrinkles. It will be fine for a about a week or a month and then return. While it is swollen the skin burns just under the eyes.
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
Hi,
I can understand your concern for the Recurring swelling of the eyelids which goes away leaving wrinkly dry skin.
In my opinion it appears to be allergic contact dermatitis due to an airborne allergen. In this condition there are eruptions along with moderate itching and in more aggravated cases there is appearance of more redness. In this condition a thorough history of contact allergens are to be taken and accordingly a specific diagnostic technique known as patch test is to be undertaken.
If I were your dermatologist then would have suggested you to apply medium to high potency steroid cream application such as fluticasone or mometasoen along with an antihistamine such as Loratadine twice daily.
All the best.
I can understand your concern for the Recurring swelling of the eyelids which goes away leaving wrinkly dry skin.
In my opinion it appears to be allergic contact dermatitis due to an airborne allergen. In this condition there are eruptions along with moderate itching and in more aggravated cases there is appearance of more redness. In this condition a thorough history of contact allergens are to be taken and accordingly a specific diagnostic technique known as patch test is to be undertaken.
If I were your dermatologist then would have suggested you to apply medium to high potency steroid cream application such as fluticasone or mometasoen along with an antihistamine such as Loratadine twice daily.
All the best.
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