Red Itchy Swollen Eyelids Posted: 02-13-07 21:40pm
Sometime ago, someone posted a question
about a condition in which they suffered
from chronic red, itchy, flaky, swollen
(yes-really ugly)eyelids. I had the same
condition intermittently myself. I am
not a physician, but did some research,
and found that seborrheic dermatitis could
be the culprit. The condition is related
apparently to yeast in your system. If
you suspect this, you can have a yeast
count performed by your physician. Even
if there is no yeast growth, you may lack
some beneficial bacteria called
lactobacillus species &
bifidobaterium.
I think your post may have been
deleted/purged, but if you're still out
there suffering with this condition and
have not found something that works with
the help of your physician (or feel like
you're being treated for an improper
diagnosis), here are some ideas that have
worked for others. There is a shampoo
(and a cream) called nizoral that worked
for me. I believe you can get both at
walgreen's. I suffered intermittently for
years from the condition, which usually
worsened in the winter. Be careful not
to get it in your eyes. I applied the
shampoo to my eyelids with eyes shut
tight, left on for one minute, and rinsed
thoroughly. I did this 3 times over two
days, and the condition cleared up
completely.
I have heard others have had success with
one-pill dose of the pill difulcan (used
to treat yeast "infections") . Another
natural remedy that has worked for people
is acidophilus (you can get at the health
food store - 30 pills for about $14).
There is an otc product too, called
acidophilus pearls (by enzymatic therapy)
that can work if its a yeast related
condition. Many yogurts also contain
acidophilus, so you may want to include in
your diet.
Remember that other conditions can cause
similar symptoms, including herpes simplex
I virus (the same virus that 97% of us
carry and that causes cold sores), and
blepharitis can have similar symptoms.
Good luck and god bless your health!
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mochaprincess
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Aug 2008 Posts: 1
red itchy swollen eyelids Posted: 08-07-08 13:49pm
Nizoral shampoo worked. I never found the
cream. washed entire eye area morning
& evening for a week, itching and
burning stopped almost immediately. It is
taking a while longer for skin to return
to its previous appearance -- soft &
smooth. Also, washed all my makeup
brushes and threw away a LOT of
eyemakeup.
