I'm a 37 male in generally good health. 4 months ago I started getting red dots to the side and under my eyes. It started with only a few red spots but then over 2-3 days it got worse and the spots joined together and the top of my eyelids became a little flaky. After researching online it was suggested that I put some corticosteroid cream on there, which I did (Fluocinonide Cream 0.05%). After 2-3 days of use it did considerably reduce the spots but as soon as I stopped putting the cream on, the spots would appear again. I am wary with using corticosteroid as it permanently thins the skin, and the area around the eyes is already thin. I have also tried Bacroban Cream (mild effect) and Ichthammol Ointment 20% (mild effect).
What I believe started this is a multitude of things. For about a year I have been juicing as much as possible, and when juicing I skin a large aloe leave and after blending in the 'meat' I wipe the skin over my hair and skin as a kind of conditioner. I've been doing that on and off for a year. Also, in January I started using a retinol (2%). This is likely a major cause of the spots. At the same time I was doing the aloe and retinol, I also started doing some intense workouts where I would sweat a lot. This was when it all started.
I haven't touched the retinol or the aloe in over 2 months. I have been slack in my exercise routine, but the spots remain. I can't keep using the Hydrocortisone cream as I believe it to be more detrimental over the long-term. I don't cry, I don't strain myself in workouts. It's starting to affect me in public now as on a bad day some people think I have been in a fight... Please help!
It does appear to look like an allergic reaction to something.
I suffer from Rosacea and was prescribed with Rosex by my doctor which is a metronizadole cream and it is brilliant. Now my skin problem is under control, I only use it from time to time when I get a flare up.
Best wishes.