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Eyelid Psoriasis

Right, well basically I have psoriasis affecting my eyelids :frown: It's a pain and really itches, just using vaseline to treat it until I get something prescribed.

Well I'm going to a doctor next week to get it checked out, not really sure what to expect. I mean, does it like ever go away and the skin repair itself completely? I think I've got it on my nose as well.

Anyone else have the same condition and could just tell me about it really from their experience? Have read stuff online but it's all kind of general.

Thanks :smile:
Reply 1
I've had Psoarisis.
Don't worry, it should go away in about an month, use the cream the doctor prescribes you regularly.

I reccomend Diprosalic though.

If you need anything, ask me.

:smile:
Irtiza
I've had Psoarisis.
Don't worry, it should go away in about an month, use the cream the doctor prescribes you regularly.

I reccomend Diprosalic though.

If you need anything, ask me.

:smile:


Thanks :smile:

Where did you have it? I've had the problem for a few weeks now, just thought it was regular itchy dry skin until I realised it wouldn't go away.

I want my eyes back to normal :frown: It looks awful, like I've been hit in the eye or something. And my nose just plain itches.
Reply 3
I get it there quite often, say once every few months but an ultra-strong, prescribed cream usually gets rid of it after 2 -3 days.

Whatever you do don't get make-up near the flaky area, it stings like ****** trust me!
Reply 4
my sister gets it on her eyelid it flares up if she is stressed but the cream sorts it out
What creams do you/they use?
You probably won't get anything prescribed.
I went to my dermatologist for this exact problem and she said the dreaded word:

VASELINE. That was all she said was safe to use on your eyelids.
Reply 7
Ilora-Danon
You probably won't get anything prescribed.
I went to my dermatologist for this exact problem and she said the dreaded word:

VASELINE. That was all she said was safe to use on your eyelids.


my sister was prescribed something but i can't remember the name, i'll ask her in the morning, she had to apply it with a cotton bud
I can't stress this enough... my GP (who isn't a dermatologist) prescribed me a steroid cream to use on my eyelids.
I then went to see my dermo about it, and she went ******. She told me that using strong prescription creams/topical treatments can cause glaucoma. And that is NOT something you'd want, trust me.

I'd be sensble if I were you, and stick with vaseline. Anything strong enough to get rid of psoriasis can thin the skin on the eyelid (which is already extremely fragile) so I really wouldn't recommend using anything stronger than vaseline.
Reply 9
Not totally sure what psoriasis is, but it sounds like sore dry skin?
Well i've got an eczema patch just below one of my eyelids.
Had it for a month, then it went for 2 or 3 months and then it came back again.
No one can notice it at the moment as I used prescribed cream so it's not really red anymore
but it's still dry and not nice.

Apparently eyelids are the most delicate skin, so i don't think you can get any creams that are too strong.
the one i use burns sometimes :frown:
Ilora-Danon
You probably won't get anything prescribed.
I went to my dermatologist for this exact problem and she said the dreaded word:

VASELINE. That was all she said was safe to use on your eyelids.


I've been using vaseline for ages, not working. So they better prescribe me something!

I've read that different things work for different people, it's kinda a matter of trial and error. Obviously vaseline just doesn't wanna be my friend :frown:
*Miss-Brightside*
I've been using vaseline for ages, not working. So they better prescribe me something!

I've read that different things work for different people, it's kinda a matter of trial and error. Obviously vaseline just doesn't wanna be my friend :frown:
Trust me, I cried when I left my dermo's office. But I understand why she told me not to use anything and wouldn't prescribe me anything.

You only have one pair of eyelids and if you stuff them up using steroids, you will soon regret it. Glaucoma is not something you'd want to risk.

I seriously understand how debilitating it can be, I've cried for hours about it, but honestly, there's nothing you can do. Vaseline is your SAFEST option.
Reply 12
You don't have to use steroids.
My dermatologist prescribed me new non-steroid creams.
They are expensive, but you can get them on prescription so only like £8.
:frown: I don't want steroids. I'll make sure I insist on that one.
It's stress imo, I get it sometimes :smile:

Just use normal moisturising cream
Reply 15
*Miss-Brightside*
Thanks :smile:

Where did you have it? I've had the problem for a few weeks now, just thought it was regular itchy dry skin until I realised it wouldn't go away.

I want my eyes back to normal :frown: It looks awful, like I've been hit in the eye or something. And my nose just plain itches.


Yeah, well, I had/have it on my knees/scalp. It looks awful and feels awful aswell.
i have it too. mainly on my scalp, back, eyelids, underarms.

i treat all the areas differently, but the eyelids are the most irritating. i avoid eyeshadow as much as possible, sticking to mascara and eyeliner. i use the dead sea salt moisturiser quite a lot, and elizabeth arden's 8 hour cream. it comes and goes. i also avoid trying new products because i'm scared it'll flare up, but i guess in doing that you don't easily find what might work for you.

good luck with it.
Reply 17
I have the same problem although I thought it was excema, I went to my doctor and he prescribed a cream called HYDROVAL, and I asked him if i could put it on my eyelids, he said yes, but now after about a month of using it, my vision is now blurry, so I went to another doctor and he said DO NOT USE THIS ON YOUR EYELIDS it is a steroid cream, he said if I continue to use it I will go blind, I don't know if my eyesight will return to normal or if I have done too much damage already, so just to warn you others out there do not use this cream on your eyes, it's not safe
Reply 18
I've had psoriasis a long time triggerd by moving to a hard water area. I had penny patches all over my back and chest in my for head and hairline on my legs I had two patches that went from knee to ankle on both legs.

No steroid cream worked so I found my own treatment I would dry brush the area with a pumice stone and I mean gently then bathe using baby oil or any other oil with no perfume dry then moisturise on top of this sunbeds helped and my legs and body are COMPLETELY free.

I get the occasional flare if I go too long without a sunbed or if I'm stressed like right now my eyelids are scaled and it's killing me but I'm getting out in the sun and keeping them moist with vaseline. Hope this help everyone who suffers
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