red eyelids that wont go away from being burned

[valene2009]

from doing warm compresses way too hot about a year ago i burnt my eyelids-they are still so red. yes i have ocular rosacea as well but was wondering if the redness will ever go away? i have had a few opthamologists concerned about it-but one just told me to go to the dermatologist
anyone offer any advice??

[Joe S.]

Val, I am sorry that I have no suggestions for you, (((Val))).

You could always tell others that it is a new trend in makeup. This would make you a trendsetter.

[Carolina]

Dear Val,

Have you tried any cortisone cream on your eyelids?

Blepharitis can turn your eyelids red and is caused by either bacteria or it is like an allergy.  There are some other causes, like cancer.   There is also a condition called MGD, which is a dysfunction of the melbomian glands.

http://www.dryeyezone.com/encyclopedia/mgd.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blepharitis/DS00633/DSECTION=causes

It seems odd that you could really burn your eyelids so badly that they stay red for a year?

Has the ophthalmologist diagnosed anything at all?

I would try to get a referral to a dermatologist.

Or go with Joe's fashion statement idea!

Keep us posted

Hugs

Elaine

[valene2009]

elaine
i have mgd and yes i burned them over a year ago-to be honest i sometimes still use too hot of a compress to try and keep the glands open.. i thought it was odd my opthamologist couldnt do anything for me but tell me to go to a dermatologist... i have a feeling the derm will just tell me not to put heat on my eyes-which every doc i have been to has told me to do for my MGD..ughhh
and no i havent tried cortisone cream-i guess i am scared it will go into my eyes.. should i just try regular cortisone?

[lighthouse33]

Have you tried the eye lid cleaner wipes?  I use OcuSoft twice a day, morning and night.  I use the original formula but I just checked and they have an Extra Strength Version for moderate to severe eyelid conditions.  I had so much debris in my lashes and my lids felt so heavy.  After my eye doctor scraped the gunk off of my lashes, he recommended using the eye lid cleaner.  Maybe this can help you?  My dad also uses it once a day.

[valene2009]

i used to use ocusoft. i am going to my local opthamologist tomorrow and will ask.. i think i just go too hot on the compresses and burn the skin.my fault..thanks for all the great suggestions!

[Sadie963]

Hi Valene,

PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST FOR THIS EYELID CONDITION.

Your eyes are not red from using too hot compresses.

There is a good reason why the ophthalmologist recommended a dermatologist.  You cannot self treat ocular rosacea and it will not heal on its own with time and good eye hygiene. Also, cortisone creams and/or preparations are not used to treat this condition.

Even though your eye dr. is able to diagnose and prescribe medicine for eye(ball) redness from ocular rosacea.  Only a dermatologist is qualified to diagnose and prescribe medicine for ocular rosacea when it has spread to the eyelids.

Good luck and please let me know how everything goes for you.

[Joe S.]

I saw a gal today with a red hand and arm. When she turned to face me it was on her left side. She told me it was roceacia (sp) and deep vein thrombosis.

[Sadie963]

Hi again Valene ,

I'm sorry that you have had to deal with this problem for such a long time. I know you have gone to different drs. and you have worked very hard trying to resolve this problem on your own. 

It bothers me greatly that the eye dr.'s treating you did not properly explain why its so important to make an appt. with a dermatologist for an exam when the eyelid redness did not go away.

I've had flares of rosacea over 20+ years and its a highly treatable skin condition that responds well to prescription medicine.

Good Luck!

[valene2009]

I am going to another eye doc today to discuss it. i used a cream from mario badescu called control cream on my eyelids last night and it really brought the redness down-i read about it online and already had some i purchased awhile back for my face but never used... it is supposed to be natural ..i am taking it to my doc with me to make sure its ok to keep using

[valene2009]

Sadie-what RX do you use for the eyelids for rosacea?  thanks!!!  it would be helpful to know before i see the derm!

[Sadie963]

My dermatologist prescribes an antibiotic medicine and an ointment (Metrogel). This drug has been around for a long time but it may not be safe for eyelids since it is known to be extremely drying. Since then they have created newer medicines that are much less drying since most rosacea patients have very sensitive skin (like me). 

My rosacea tends to be on my chin and cheeks (face) though my eyes got very bad in my last flare.  My dermatologist recommended I use a liquid facial cleanser called Cetaphil because it is nondrying and good for sensitive skin. It's around ten dollars but it lasts a long time since you only need a little bit. You can pick it up pretty much anywhere - Wal-Mart, Target, drugstores. I've been very happy with it. The bar soaps I used in the past to wash my face were too drying for me.

[Sooki]

I use Cetaphil facial cleaner for my eyelid scrubs.  It's very mild.

[Sooki]

Oops!  Sorry - hit Reply too quickly.  I also use Cetaphil products, but I use CeraVe liquid facial cleaner for my eyelid scrubs.  It's probably similar to the Cetaphil version.

[Nat]

Researchers in California have discovered that 100% of Rosacea patients have 'abnormal peptides' on their skin and that this is what is triggering the immune response. Here is the link.

http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/articles/070807/7rosacea.htm

Peptides are make from amino acids. Amino acids are formed from dietary proteins. If you are unable to properly break down proteins (because you lack proteases (pancreatic enzymes) you would not be able to make normal peptides. I had a terrible lupus malar rash for 10 years that went away in 10 days just from eating foods that contained enormous amounts of enzymes that duplicate the ones found in the pancreas. Foods like raw organic fermented sauerkraut. You can check my past posts for more information or check out the group "Curing Autoimmune and Mimics." Anyone can join and they treat their autoimmune diseases using these types of foods with great success.