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Eye area turned black
Since I keep getting eye infections on my eyelids like styes I use heating pad often. As a result my eyelids and undereye area has completed become black in colour. Please advise an OTC cream that I can apply on my eyes to lighten it & bring it back to the same colour as the rest of my face (Please recommend cream or oilment only if is available in a stores) thanks
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If there is skin excoriation then try Cecort eye ointment and apply on the skin around eyes for 2 times per day. If only dark circles then try Melalumin under eye serum and apply twice a day
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If the skin has cracks then don’t start self medication ; consult doctor .. if allergic to above medicines then avoid and visit doctor
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Dark circles around eye can be hereditary or familial. Eat Green Vegetables as much as possible. Take proper sleep and apply any moisturizer over that area . Protect skin from sunlight.
Dark circles might not go away with any cream. So please show Eyye specialist if possible.
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Dr. Sathiskumar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Salem
Dark circles around eyes may be of many reasons.
1.Atopy (Allergy)
2.Familial
3.Inadequate Sleep (qty and Quality)
4.Constipation or Bowel Problem.
I think it is not related to the hot water compression.
Check if you have any.
PLEASE DON'T APPLY ANY SKIN CREAM AROUND EYES BECAUSE MOST PRODUCTS CONTAIN STEROIDS TO LIGHTEN.IT CAN CAUSE INCREASE IN IOP, STEROID INDUCED GLAUCOMA IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
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If the tip doesn't work consult a physician followed by a Dermatologist.
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Apply juice of potato around eyes daily at night which will decrease the darkening.
Apply cut cucumbers over eyes daily.
wash your face several times with cold water
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Dr. Ajeet Kumar Dwivedi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Patna
You should visit a physician for correct diagnosis and treatment. There are multiple reasons for blackening around eye, recurrent stye and subsequent burn because of heat pad is one of them.
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