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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Julia33 on October 01, 2023, 01:33:34 PM

Title: Eczema on face all of a sudden!
Post by: Julia33 on October 01, 2023, 01:33:34 PM

Hi all,

I have been on 3 pumps of gel for the past 3 years and love it! Last week, I started to get watery eyes and red patches began to appear under eyes and on neck. Typical eczema (it looks like). Is eczema a symptom of dropping Oestrogen - I'm just wondering if I need a gel increase? It could also be due to a change in season maybe? My eyes look like I'm about 200 years old - so creased!

Thanks
Julia

Title: Re: Eczema on face all of a sudden!
Post by: Jules on October 02, 2023, 09:14:53 AM

It could be seasonal. I got eczema on my eyelids after I'd been upset and been crying. I think the moisture and upset had caused it.

Title: Re: Eczema on face all of a sudden!
Post by: CLKD on October 02, 2023, 09:19:28 AM

Julia: I would get myself to the GP surgery or pharmacist pronto. 

Title: Re: Eczema on face all of a sudden!
Post by: Julia33 on October 02, 2023, 06:45:41 PM

Thanks very much for you replies. It is ever so slightly better today. It feels like hayfever - watery eyes etc. My colleague suggested seasonal today. If it doesn't clear up over next few days, I will pop to the Dr.

Title: Re: Eczema on face all of a sudden!
Post by: Emma74 on October 04, 2023, 03:06:10 PM

My excema is up at the moment, not overly bad but it could be seasonal. Once it appears it does take some tike to go down. I hope it clears up soon!

Title: Re: Eczema on face all of a sudden!
Post by: Julia33 on October 05, 2023, 05:09:47 PM

Thanks for your replies...it's starting to calm down, thank goodness!