DEAR DR. GOTT: I have itchy, dry eyelids that burn. My doctor prescribed 10 milligrams of prednisone, a steroid. It seemed to help, at least while I was taking it, but I can feel the burning sensation coming back.
He asked me if I had done something new or contaminated my eye, but I can’t think of anything that I’ve applied or eaten differently. I don’t wear eye makeup.
Is there something safe that I can put on my eyelid that will help with that? I’m assuming it’s either psoriasis or eczema of the eyelid. I’ve looked online for a cure, and there seem to be so many people with this ailment who can’t seem to find relief. I hope you can help.
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