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hildajenniJ Mon 22-Jan-18 13:18:10

Hello all. I have a problem with eczema. Usually this is easily fixed as I have good moisturisers and steroid cream. The problem is, I have eczema on my eyelids. It's very itchy and sore, as it causes my eyelids to crack. It seems as I can't use any of my moisturisers around my eyes, even the mildest cream causes irritation. Can any of you suggest a solution? I'm going crazy trying not to rub them!!

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wildswan16 Mon 22-Jan-18 13:28:49

I have used this on my eyelids and it has worked very well.
www.laroche-posay.co.uk/toleriane-ultra-fluide

It is about £17 so isn't cheap but was effective.

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grannyqueenie Mon 22-Jan-18 14:18:05

hilda I feel your pain, I have blepharitis and at times I just want to claw my eyes out, which of course only makes it worse. I do sometimes use the very tiniest bit of the mildest steroid cream on my eyelids to calm it down, I know it’s not supposed to be used near eyes but sometimes I’m desperate! An antihistamine tablet can help too. I’ve been advised to bathe my eyes with a mild solution of baby shampoo and use hydrating drops, I get them on prescription as I’m allergic to some over the counter ones. I hope you find something that works for you

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Teetime Mon 22-Jan-18 14:41:58

I have eczema and find plain Vaseline the best soothing and hydrating thing for eyes. Simple and cheap. Steroid creams often have petroleum jelly in them for this reasons

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