I’m about halfway through a large box of laundry detergent that I’ve been using for a long time, so that hasn’t changed. Same with the fabric softener I use. Last night I had to get up and wash my neck during the night. I rubbed some eucerin ointment into my neck and face and took some Benadryl, which helped with the itching so I was able to sleep. This morning the itching is still there, but a little less intense than it was during the night. I’m going to the pharmacy later to see what is available OTC to help until I can get an appointment with my doctor. I thought going the PCP route would be faster than trying to get in to see my dermatologist, but I’m beginning to doubt that strategy.

My rash is much better now. I took a break for a few days from putting any cosmetics on or around the affected area except for some cocoa butter, and when it itched I used a new tube of max strength hydrocortisone cream. The rash is almost completely gone now and I haven’t experienced any itching for about 24 hours. I still don’t have any idea what caused it, but I’m hoping it’s run its course and won’t come back. I haven’t changed any of my cosmetics or skin care products, so I haven’t changed any no idea what set it off. I’m just glad it’s better.

Pam - that itchy rash sounds terrible! I hope they can give you some relief.

I'm trying to get as many doctor appointments in before my surgery as I can. And so of course I just had a huge work project dropped on me. Go figure!

I'm glad you are going to get a visit from your sis!

I had visit with surgeon and signed consent forms yesterday. He’s also removing excess skin when he lifts the droopy eyelids. Surgery is in 2 weeks. And I passed the pre-op surgery evaluation.

The surgeon said it was painless but maybe a little discomfort. He said if I was in pain to call him right away. I’m expecting some discomfort in the form of itching but that’s what the gel is for. He was telling me some patients talk under anesthesia. One woman swore like a sailor. He thought it was because of the anesthesia but she swore as much at her appointment to remove stitches. She had been in the military and picked up the bad habit from soldiers. She unsuccessfully tried to stop. Another patient was told not to try to manually raise her eyelid during healing. She texted him a pic of her doing just that while making a goofy face. Luckily she didn’t mess up her healing.