I'm 26 and always had 'hooded' eyelids but recently (2years or so) they've been dropping and sagging. Now they're actually in my way if I look up where they weren't before! They also now look crepey and they are very dry. It's getting me down as I've always thought my eyes as a good feature on me but now I'm so embarrassed! If I use any eye creams they irritate and make the dryness worse. Surgery is out of the question at least for a few years as I haven't the money to spend on them unfortunately.
February 25, 2016
Answer: Hooded, dry, red skin... Thank you for sharing your question and photo. The extra skin you have is not uncommon and could just be related to your genetic makeup. It can be treated only surgically. The uneven, red, scaly skin could be dermatitis. This can be caused by many triggers and should be fully evaluated by an Oculoplastic Surgeon. Treatment typically Is cold compresses, Benedry and steroid cream. You should see a doctor before starting any medicine. Good luck.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Hooded, dry, red skin... Thank you for sharing your question and photo. The extra skin you have is not uncommon and could just be related to your genetic makeup. It can be treated only surgically. The uneven, red, scaly skin could be dermatitis. This can be caused by many triggers and should be fully evaluated by an Oculoplastic Surgeon. Treatment typically Is cold compresses, Benedry and steroid cream. You should see a doctor before starting any medicine. Good luck.
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Upper eyelid surgery for hooded skin There appears to be some sort of dermatitis of the skin on the upper lids which should be treated by a dermatologist. Once the dermatitis has resolved and there is excess skin noted on the upper lids creating the hooded look, consider an upper blepharoplasty procedure. An upper blepharoplasty involves removal of excess skin and a small amount of fat to rejuvenate the upper lids through an incision directly located in the upper eyelid crease. For many examples and more information, please see the video and the link below
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Upper eyelid surgery for hooded skin There appears to be some sort of dermatitis of the skin on the upper lids which should be treated by a dermatologist. Once the dermatitis has resolved and there is excess skin noted on the upper lids creating the hooded look, consider an upper blepharoplasty procedure. An upper blepharoplasty involves removal of excess skin and a small amount of fat to rejuvenate the upper lids through an incision directly located in the upper eyelid crease. For many examples and more information, please see the video and the link below
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