Diagnosis
The pure gaze diagnosis often does not help with dry skin around the eyes. Regardless of the various causes, the skin here is usually reddened, flaky and itchy. A detailed doctor-patient consultation combined with an examination gives important information about the underlying cause of dry skin around the eye.
Thus, other reactions are observed or already known in most allergy sufferers. Also with neurodermatitis, other areas are usually also affected. If systemic diseases such as diabetes or a thyroid disorder are not yet known, they should be excluded. Otherwise, the correct diagnosis can often only be made by trying out a therapy, because the complaints in the eye will then also improve during therapy of the basic cause.
Therapy
The most effective therapy depends on the underlying cause. For example, antihistamines can be used to stop the allergic reaction and reduce itching. In the case of internal diseases, these must be treated correctly so that the skin appearance improves.
If there is a deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals, one can try to compensate for it with the help of multivitamin preparations, which are often available especially for the skin. A sufficient fluid intake can help to improve the appearance of the skin. In any case, it is especially important not to irritate the affected skin area additionally.
Often the cream purchased for care purposes has the exact opposite effect and only leads to further irritation. In this respect, when buying cosmetic products, one should pay attention to particularly mild and, if possible, hypoallergenic products. For all types of dry skin around the eye, adequate care is important.
The products should contain both fat and moisture. At the same time, they should not contain any substances that irritate the eye. In this respect, it is best to consult a dermatologist (dermatologist) or family doctor to find out which care products are suitable.
An overall healthy and balanced diet can also improve the appearance of the skin. In summer, sunglasses can also protect the sensitive eyelid area from UV radiation. This also prevents constant pinching of the eyes and thus wrinkles from forming.
In severe cases, it may also be necessary to use creams containing cortisone in the facial area, or even to use cortisone systemically. However, the application on the face should be as short as possible and only after all other remedies have been exhausted. Also outside of the pharmacy-obligated materials there are some household remedies, which can help with dry skin in the eye area.
These include many products from the baby care sector. These are often particularly rich and at the same time contain few irritating or allergenic substances. Another popular substance is chamomile.
Either in the form of a suds, as an additive in creams or simply as a lukewarm tea bag directly on the affected skin. However, chamomile can also contribute to the drying of the skin, which is why a cream should always be applied afterwards. For example, dexpanthenol-containing skin care ointments are suitable for this purpose.
Products with aloe vera are also recommended for dry skin. You can buy care creams with the appropriate ingredients or use the juice of the plant itself. Aloe Vera has a disinfecting effect in addition to the care.
Also curd cheese or olive oil should help, if one applies them for example as mask in the eye area. The application of creams containing urea is rather difficult in the eye area and should only be applied with sufficient distance to the eye. Supporting one should pay attention in any case to a sufficient liquid supply and avoid substances such as alcohol or nicotine.
