Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
As I recall, my dry patches (itchy!) seemed to clear up when my other allergies cleared up--when I moved to a house without carpets. I can't remember if I had the problem after moving. I certainly have not had it in several years, but I can't pinpoint what exactly changed.

I don't remember what I put on it, but I did not see a doctor about it (if anything, I'm anti-hypochondriac and often don't see a doctor even when I should, but I'm working on that). I think I actually put cucumber slices on my eyelid and that seemed to help. At least it relieved the itching.

Since that time I have changed alot about my life, and I no longer am so stressed out at home and at work. Maybe that has something to do with it, too.

Not much help, sorry, but perhaps the cukes will feel good.
You know what? This dry, red, flakiness started after I moved into my new apartment (which is carpeted). Before I lived in a place with hardwood floors, never had a problem. I started to vacuum every other day, and the itchiness has gone away, but the red dry patch is still there (and gets worse when i'm at work).

It's amazing how much dust accumulates, even though I vacuum every other day! Where does it come from? I feel like getting a carpet cleaner in here now.