red bumps around eyes

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i have recently gotten some red bumps around my left eye and then they showed up around my right.  they only sometimes itch but feel more sore than itchy.  its kinda been a reoccuring problem but i had a topical solution that i got when i had another skin problem that kinda kept it at bay but still came back.  i just want to know what it is and how to cure it if anyone knows i woule greatly appreciate it

[Lynda_T]

I have had this problem for a few years and finally figured out what the problem is.  It is caused by a reaction to four "natural" scents are increasingly being used in lotions, hair care products, perfumes, soaps, etc.  My under eye hives are usually accompanied by swollen upper eyelids,sometimes all the way up to the brow, that are also initially red and itchy.  It takes a few days for the swelling to go down and then the skin flakes off, assuming that I am not re-exposed to the products. My experience started with a new perfume which I only wore about once a week, resulting in the problem coming and going.  I finally figured out through monitoring different ingredients, that the following four natural scents cause my problem:
linalool
limonene
citral
citronellol
These four ingredients are being used more and more in "natural" products and others because they are cheap.  Manufacturers are required to list them separately from "parfum" on labels because they are KNOWN to cause reactions in 3-5% of the population.  This will continue unless people complain to the manufacturers.  I am trying to raise awareness of the issue.  I have a website but this site will not let me list it because they think it is a solicitation, but I make no money on the website, nor do I advertise, it is just to make people aware of the issue.  Nothing much seems to help other than avoiding the scents.  If I am careful to do that then the problem goes away.  Apparently the skin around the eye is so thin that it is more likely to react to airborn products as well as through direct contact.

[adeledelia]

Having this problem aswell - what looks like hives/bites under my eyes.. This is the fifth week, have been on antibiotics, steroids, antihistamines and it keeps flaring up. Not sure what caused it. Went to health store so I am detoxing now with spirulina, nettle tea and putting coconut oil on the rash under my eyes. Spirulina to cleanse the blood , nettle tea to help with allergy and coconut oil , apparently has anti-fungal properties.  Ive also bought an non-SLS toothpaste, a natural one.This is the second day of the detox and lumps are reduced in size slightly. Will post back in a few days /week with another update.

[Stephaniejoli]

Ok, I found the answer to red pimple under eye!  Went through a thousand blogs! No one knew what this was...no one got better for any length ...one person stopped using toothpaste ! One in a thousand! It worked..took a few days to heal completely for my son. There is a toxin in it that causes this rash...pimples...swelling red...under eye! No kore toothpaste! No it's not the floride...it's another poison, not listed...it's even in tom's....you can look it up on line sodium laurel sulfate...it's in everything....that bubbles...but it makes animals go blind...it's used as insecticide but is in toothpaste and baby shampoo...they lie and say it's natural but it's as natural as another insecticide...starts from coconut...they change the molecules, turns it to poison...anyway...no toothpaste , no rash....

[kyle_kyle_p]

This looks like exactly what i have.  
http://www.skinsight.com/adult/perioralDermatitis.htm

wow.. who knew!
I"ll try this before seing a doctor:

recommended how to self fix

•Stop all face creams, lotions, cosmetics, and sunscreens being used.
•Stop any dental products with fluoride and anti-tartar ingredients until the rash has resolved, and then try a different dental product.
•Wash with warm water alone until the rash improves, and then use a soap substitute to clean your face.

[tara1012]

Hey everyone.  I had this same problem for years, got prescribed steroid cream and once I ran out the red bumps would come out even more so.  Then my doctor put me on antibiotics and they came back.  What I thought was a hopeless situation turned out for the better-after washing your face at night, use Pure Vitamin E OIL on your face.  CVS brand or any brand works for that matter, but it has to be the Vitamin E OIL.  I have not had an outbreak since and I hope this helps you all like it helps me.

[ShortBrit]

I have perioral dermatitus. It sounds very similar to all this.
http://www.skinsight.com/adult/perioralDermatitis.htm
check that out!
Hope it helps. I know how much it ***** :(