Eye Lids Dry, Red and Swollen

Yes, as I get older (and a bit wiser), I use less things with chemicals or fragrances. Going with natural laundry detergent, dish soap, I think it's better for the pets too. I was the kitchen floor with mild dish soap and some vinegar, hubby always jokes it smells like a salad in there right after I'm done. Used to use strong cleaners, Pine Sol, etc...but have moved away from that. That's why I hesitate to go to the doctor, those creams and meds usually have some weird ingredients or have side effects themselves.
 

On a previous visit, my other doc had prescribed Patanol, really did nothing, was just a matter of the warm compresses and avoiding certain eye irritants for a time.

The skin stuff, I that had been prescribed:


Hydrocortisone Lotion 2.5%
Sulfacetamide Sodium topical suspension USP 10%
 
I have dry eye too.... sometimes it feels like I have gravel in my eyes.. I use one of the over the counter brands of artificial tears when that happens.
 

Just an update, little late. When I went on vacation, I decided to try and treat the eyelid problem with mega-doses of L-Lysine (amino acid) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). I had used these supplements in the past to fend off cold sores on my lips. So for several days, I took several thousand milligrams of these supplements, at night I put a shea butter cream on the affected area. It cleared up almost completely.

I did mention it to a doctor after it was almost clear, she didn't have much to look at, but thought it might be some kind of eczema and suggested some things to try if I needed. The condition completely cleared up since then, and I haven't had any more trouble with it. I do wear eye shadow less often now, and only use natural brands with no chemicals. I read that a chemical in OTC hair dyes can cause the eyelid problem, so I've been strictly using Naturtint which is more natural and bought at a health food store.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Just an update, little late. When I went on vacation, I decided to try and treat the eyelid problem with mega-doses of L-Lysine (amino acid) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). I had used these supplements in the past to fend off cold sores on my lips. So for several days, I took several thousand milligrams of these supplements, at night I put a shea butter cream on the affected area. It cleared up almost completely.

I did mention it to a doctor after it was almost clear, she didn't have much to look at, but thought it might be some kind of eczema and suggested some things to try if I needed. The condition completely cleared up since then, and I haven't had any more trouble with it. I do wear eye shadow less often now, and only use natural brands with no chemicals. I read that a chemical in OTC hair dyes can cause the eyelid problem, so I've been strictly using Naturtint which is more natural and bought at a health food store.
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Do you still suffer from cold sores? My eldest daughter told me about this and said she has tried it. She said it works great but took a few tries before she was able to apply it without burning her chin.
 
No Son of Perdition, I haven't had one in years. When I used to feel one coming on, I did the L-Lysine treatment and it was very effective for me. Interesting video you shared about using the battery, didn't know that.
 

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