Can you use hydrocortisone cream on your eyelids?

[cocoleBOO]

I saw my dr today, I've hsavea slight rash on both eyelids and a droopy eye for a week. I'm being tested for Lupus by a rheumatologist and I think this rash is due to Lupus.
My dr told me it was excema and I don't have Lupus and" hes always right" .

I took the prescripton anyway and the pharmacist was shocked that it was for my eyes. She said it was too strong (1%). I was told to use it 3 times a day. Also the prescription was for two large tubes, pharmacist said I shouldn't use it for more than 3 days.

The dr I saw wasn't who I was expecting to see, if I knew it was him I wouldn't have went. I'm can't speak to the other dr until tomorrow afternoon.

[AutumnLeafMyArse]

I have excema on my eyelids when I was pregnant and I'm sure I was prescribed either 0.5% or 0.25%. 1% is definitely too strong.

[cocoleBOO]

Thanks Autumn.

[Aquelven]

My GP prescribed 1% for excema on my eyelids. He said just use a tiny bit twice a day. It was fine, I had no problem with it.

[sonlypuppyfat]

I used it on my eyelids I didn't have to use much it soon cleared up.

[Mabelface]

Same as Aquelven. I used it for 5 days.

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

hmm. My concern would be the fact that in some people (me included) topical steroids can induce cataracts. I would be very wary.
You can buy weaker cortisone over the counter. I'd try the weakest strength you can get, in the tiniest amount you can, twice a day.

[MrsHoratioNelson]

I have done so, but restrict yourself to using it for as little time as possible. As with all steroids, you shouldn't use it for extended periods anyway.

[Southernlassy]

You cannot buy hydrocortisone over the counter at 0.5% strength. You can buy 1% and this is too strong for eyelids. 0.5% is only on prescription.

I had eczema for years and years. Using steroid cream on your eyes may cause lines and wrinkles- even 0.5% strength. If you use it, only use a TINY bit and for a few days only.

Do NOT tell the shop assts that you want to use it for your face ( if you are tempted to by E45 Hydrocortisone1% as they will not sell you it.

[cocoleBOO]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I've used a tiny bit and I'll phone the dr tomortow to ask if its ok. I don't want to be using something that maybe I shouldn't be if it is the Lupus rash.

I had a similar rash last year, at the time we thought it was impetigo. It got close to my eyes and I was sent to A&E. They said it wasnt impetigo but gave me Fucidin cream anyway.

[Southernlassy]

Be warned that many drs are not experts in dermatology- different drs will tell you different things. :(

If you keep getting it on your face then ask to see a dermo who can prescribe a non steroid cream only available from dermos as it's an immunosuppressant- it's safe and won't harm your skin but GPs cannot prescribe it.

[cocoleBOO]

This Dr isn't an expert in anything unfortunately. I'm seeing the rheumatologist in a few weeks so I'll mention it then too. I have taken photos .

[Pleaseputyourshoeson]

I used it on my eyes as they were itchy and inflamed like they had excema, I told my doctor who said not to unless it was the lowest strength ie 0.5 or lower and even then only sparingly for a couple of days. She said that the pressure in your eyes can change If u use it too strong too long

[cocoleBOO]

Thats not good I have high pressure already.