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06/28/06 02:53 PM

"My husband has his eye lids chapped and dry. He doesn't know what to use on them ? I thought it was from using a soap on his hair but nothing new has he used."
Asked By: deakes  
Category: Vision

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06/28/06 02:53 PM

Chapped and dry eyelids are typically due to eczema or psoriasis. However, this can also be due to a staph infection of the eyelids. I would recommend that your husband consult an eye doctor or perhaps, more specifically, an eyelid specialist, to ensure correct diagnosis and treatment. If the problem is eczema, over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone applied twice daily to the affected area for a 3-5 days does the trick (however, if there is an infection, this treatment can make things worse). Paul

-A. Paul Chous, M.A., O.D.

Diabetes Eye Specialist
Tacomoa, WA
type 1 diabetic diagnosed 38 years


And be sure to check out Dr. Chous' site, DiabeticEyes.com

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