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What Does Rashes Around The Eye Indicate ?

Yes, I am a 74 year old woman. Developed a rash around my right eye and it turned red. The rash itchies, but no pus. It is drying up with some ointment I ve been using(about a weekI visited with my eye dr. yesterday.....he thought it was possibly shingles and gave me an RX which I started last night. It seems to have help cleared the redness in my eye. My question is how contagious am I at this point. I recently had a stroke and go to re-hab everyday. I don t want to affect anyone else, but if I m Ok to go, would like to do this. I have had my Shingles shot about 4 years ago. Thanks Sharon
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Peri orbital rash may be eczema, senile dermatitis or periorbital dermatitis. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is.

If it is dermatitis means non contagious, unless causative is bacteria. Use oral antibiotics with topical steroids may useful. Avoid allergens that causing the infection.

Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Does Rashes Around The Eye Indicate ?

Hello, Peri orbital rash may be eczema, senile dermatitis or periorbital dermatitis. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. If it is dermatitis means non contagious, unless causative is bacteria. Use oral antibiotics with topical steroids may useful. Avoid allergens that causing the infection. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist