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My brother has reddish lesion under his eyes. What is it?

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Hello doctor,

Two years ago, my brother noticed a red circle under his eye, resembling a pill shape, which occasionally causes skin peeling. When he removes the peel, it leads to redness and irritation, and the area has been growing over time. After consulting with a dermatologist, he has prescribed a treatment regimen that includes Momenta, Sebodiane DS from Noreva, Kelual DS shampoo from Ducray, and Funzol 150, aimed at achieving a permanent resolution of the issue.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

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Dr. Suvash Sahu is a skilled Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with two decades of experience in skin health and aesthetics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions while offering advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance. With his expertise, he combines medical care and aesthetic solutions, focusing on achieving healthy skin, restoring confidence, and improving overall quality of life for his patients.

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Hi,

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I have read your descriptions and also read the ingredients of the medicine which you have used. Your brother most probably had pityriasis alba. It is characterized by the presence of ill-defined, scaly, faint red patches. This patient or family may have a history of asthma and hay fever. A potassium hydroxide (KOH) stain of a skin scraping will be helpful in differentiating from other fungal infections. The treatment plan is along with moisturizing lotions and a short course of topical Mometasone. You should take antihistamines like tablet Hydroxyzine 10 mg twice daily. Use gentle soapless cleansing lotion for bathing like Cetaphil cleansing lotion and wear only cotton clothes.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 17, 2016
Reviewed At October 14, 2024

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suvash Sahu is a skilled Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with two decades of experience in skin health and aesthetics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions while offering advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance. With his expertise, he combines medical care and aesthetic solutions, focusing on achieving healthy skin, restoring confidence, and improving overall quality of life for his patients.

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Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Suvash Sahu is a skilled Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with two decades of experience in skin health and aesthetics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions while offering advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance. With his expertise, he combines medical care and aesthetic solutions, focusing on achieving healthy skin, restoring confidence, and improving overall quality of life for his patients.

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