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e_k_e_f · Jul 13, 2008, 02:39 AM

For the past year or so, I have had very dry anf flaky skin on my upper eyelids.

So I began moisturising with cetaphil - which worked for a while, then it got worse so I started using paw paw ointment and that worked for a while, however, it came back.

So then I started using sorbeline for very dry skin and also vaseline. These both worked for a while and now it is back!

It seems that my skin is getting used to the moisture and needs something more.
I have tried leaving it alone (no make-up or moisturiser) and that just makes it a lot worse (extremely flakey)

The dry skin patches are not very red unless a scrape the dry flakes off (I only do this if I am going out to a party etc as a last resort)

I am not sure if this is mild eczema or if it is something else?

I was wondering if anyone has some ideas on how to get rid of this without seeing a dermatoligist?

I am also aware that weather can effect the skin, it is winter at the moment (thats why it is worse at right now) but as I said I have had it for over a year, so it is not just the cold weather.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated :)

PunkChic · Jul 15, 2008, 11:08 AM

Have you used vaseline (petroleum jelly)?

kblockett2325 · Jul 30, 2008, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by e_k_e_f

For the past year or so, i have had very dry anf flaky skin on my upper eyelids.

So I began moisturising with cetaphil - which worked for a while, then it got worse so i started using paw paw ointment and that worked for a while, however, it came back.

So then i started using sorbeline for very dry skin and also vaseline. These both worked for a while and now it is back!

It seems that my skin is getting used to the moisture and needs something more.
i have tried leaving it alone (no make-up or moisturiser) and that just makes it alot worse (extremely flakey)

the dry skin patches are not very red unless a scrape the dry flakes off (I only do this if i am going out to a party etc as a last resort)

I am not sure if this is mild eczema or if it is something else?

I was wondering if anyone has some ideas on how to get rid of this without seeing a dermatoligist?

I am also aware that weather can effect the skin, it is winter at the moment (thats why it is worse at right now) but as i said i have had it for over a year, so it is not just the cold weather.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated :)

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dinygrubay · Aug 8, 2008, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by e_k_e_f

For the past year or so, i have had very dry anf flaky skin on my upper eyelids.

So I began moisturising with cetaphil - which worked for a while, then it got worse so i started using paw paw ointment and that worked for a while, however, it came back.

So then i started using sorbeline for very dry skin and also vaseline. These both worked for a while and now it is back!

It seems that my skin is getting used to the moisture and needs something more.
i have tried leaving it alone (no make-up or moisturiser) and that just makes it alot worse (extremely flakey)

the dry skin patches are not very red unless a scrape the dry flakes off (I only do this if i am going out to a party etc as a last resort)

I am not sure if this is mild eczema or if it is something else?

I was wondering if anyone has some ideas on how to get rid of this without seeing a dermatoligist?

I am also aware that weather can effect the skin, it is winter at the moment (thats why it is worse at right now) but as i said i have had it for over a year, so it is not just the cold weather.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated :)

Ive experienced that dry flaky eyelids before and that just that but also super dry skin in my arms,tummy and neck... its very itchy with red chicken skin and it bothers me a lot until now... but on my eye lids.. I just use a super mild baby soap and I stop using makeup, and other beauty products... I only use mild sunblock every time I go out.
My dermatologist told me that I had an atopic dermatitis which is hereditary and can only be minimized or avoided by using mild product.. and also stress make my allergies worst...

beccabuns · Jan 21, 2011, 12:06 PM

I have that some problem and the only thing that has ever worked for me and kept on working is the Aveeno baby daily moisture lotion.
My kids had mild excema so I used it on them and started using it to moisterize my eyes and the dry skin cleared up and as long as I keep using it, it stays gone