Eczema on eyelids

[PrettyCandles]

Some patches of what I think is eczema have appeared on my eyelids and around my eyes, particularly in the creases at the outer edges. They're itching badly. Is there anything I can safely use to soothe them until I can see the doctor?

I've got various anti-itching creams, but don't know if they are OK for eczema or around eyes.

Bumping.

Please!

My DD had this very recently, I'm useually a big advocate of all things natural & usually have something at home to use,

but as it was her eyes I thought it best to see our GP, she agreed we needed to be extra careful & prescribed Diprobase, which worked really well, so if you have that at home already, use it, otherwise be careful, if not you could maybe try a tiny bit of honey, but I'd be a bit wary myself & wait & see your GP

I have had eczema on my face in the past and around my eyes - I did use hydrocortisone 1% but it is not licensed to use on the face here.

I used to lie in Boots and say it was for anywhere other than my face! I don't get it anymore luckily. In America you can just buy it over the counter - I even bought Hydrocortisone scalp treatment there for when I had an itchy scalp.

HTH

Blepharitis.

Not very helpful. Got any E45?

golden eye ointment you can get it at boots should sort it out

My dh recommends an anti-fungal called ketoconazole (Daktarin intensiv) it is the same stuff they put in medicated antidandruff shampoos. Used with 1% hydrocortisone cream (sparingly). HTH.

Wash them with plain water so you know there is nothing you are allergic to there and then put a little vaseline on them. That will act as a barrier tp prevent tears or anything else irritating the eczema and also moisturise them which should help the eczema to heal.

I get the same and if it doesn't clear up with vaseline or hydrous ointment in one day I put a little 0.5% hydrocortisone on which usually does the trick very quickly. You just have to be careful not to do it often and not to go out in strong sunlight afterwards.

I use vaseline or hydrous ointment (a bit heavier than e45) to prevent the eczema recurring. I put it on twice a day.

We used this
for dd which soothed her skin and stopped her rubbing it so much.

Not blepharitis. It's definitely the skin, not the follicles.

Haven't got diprobase (dh just brought me some he was prescribed about 5y ago - it's 3y out of date!)

Vaseline gives me a rash, so I think I'd best not use it.

The Daktarin I've got is miconazole, I think.

I have got hydrocortisone, anhydrous cream, and honey. I shall try them (not all at once!)

Thanks

If it's hydrous ointment that you've got you're best putting a little on, letting it soak in for about ten minutes then putting a little hydrocortisone on. That was a tip from a paed eczema nurse and it keeps the hydrocortisone in the layers of skin where it needs to work therefore meaning you need to use less which is always positive on your face.

go and see the pharmacist and they will advise you what to do as they will be able to see your eyes and what is happening.

I know I need to go and see a HCP but I need something to keep me from scratching until then.

I didn't have anhydrous, I had aqueous, which stung like billy. Ouch. Hydrocortisone now.

Ouch! I know exactly what you mean. It will stop hurting so much as it heals. Don't stop putting it on though. Prevention is so much easier than cure when it's eczema. I find Hydrous Ointment better than Aqueous which is designed as a soap substitute. Hydrous is a bit heavier and stays around longer.

Hope it's better very soon. I hate people being able to see it on my face.