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I'm not sure it's necessary to have the exact name for that spot (I'd call it the skin covering the nasium where it meets the eyes, not very technical). Procedures for addressing dry skin around the eyes in general should be adequate for you. Avoid oils around the eyes, these can lead to clogged pores and styes, and ocular problems as well.

 

The skin is very thin around the eyes. Exfoliating can help with dryness, removing corneocytes that can build up when the skin is very thin. Drink lots of water, it's good for all your skin.

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Thanks Phi! I mostly drink water all day. Its very odd that it is only on one side. I've tried exfoliating with face wash and using cetaphil lotion for sensitive skin. It works temporarily but it comes right back which makes me think its more of a rash then dry skin, possibly?

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Thanks Phi! I mostly drink water all day. Its very odd that it is only on one side. I've tried exfoliating with face wash and using cetaphil lotion for sensitive skin. It works temporarily but it comes right back which makes me think its more of a rash then dry skin, possibly?

 

If that's just a patch of skin that's extremely dry, you'd expect it to come back between exfoliations. There are sebaceous glands near the eyes that make it difficult to keep the skin moisturized. You might want to try a moisturizing gel rather than the Cetaphil. Gels won't have the heavier oils the lotions tend to have.

 

What temporal units are you using for the phrase "it comes right back"?

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Phi..I have tried a light lotion and heavy lotion without fragrance. It does not last about an hour before I can see my skin start to get flaky.

Lyudmilascience..I am hoping that someone out there possibly knows a reason why this non specific area dries out like that.

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Is it possible you're overusing your moisturizing products? Skin that's already dry has a compromised barrier function, and the normal oils your skin has aren't working if you can see dryness. At that point it's not a great idea to keep cleaning the area and removing more oils.

 

I've heard also that you could be teaching your skin cells that they don't need to take care of themselves, that you'll do it with moisturizers. I'm not sure this is plausible, since I don't know if skin cells have receptors that tell them when they're too dry. They have no direct blood supply at the outer layers, getting all their nutrients from the dermis.

 

Next questions. How long has this been going on? What happens if you do nothing? Does the area grow if you don't moisturize, or get worse?

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That area of skin is between the medial canthus and the bridge of nose. Not sure if there is a specific name for it - some facies are described as having a wide nasal bridge, or a wide intercanthic distance. If you want to give it a name... maybe call it the nasocanthic interval or something to that effect.

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Phi-When I don't moisturizers my skin will stay dry.

It has been going on for almost 3 years now.

It does get worse if I do nothing. I have tried exfoliating that area and it will start drying up and flake after a day.

That area of skin is between the medial canthus and the bridge of nose. Not sure if there is a specific name for it - some facies are described as having a wide nasal bridge, or a wide intercanthic distance. If you want to give it a name... maybe call it the nasocanthic interval or something to that effect.

ok I will to search those names to see if anyone is having that problem in the same area.

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Phi-When I don't moisturizers my skin will stay dry.

It has been going on for almost 3 years now.

It does get worse if I do nothing. I have tried exfoliating that area and it will start drying up and flake after a day.

 

Personally, I would try switching from your normal lotion to a gel-based moisturizer. It seems odd that your oil-based lotions wear off so quickly. Perhaps less oil will help, even though it seems contraindicated.

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