Replied by Art (California ) on 06/01/2017
In reply to Trudyg (Bama), The borax water is more than enough cleanser to clean the area. No other soap is needed as it will likely add to the dryness. For me, I would avoid the hydrogen peroxide as it can damage healthy skin cells as part of its antibacterial activity. If I was going to use hydrogen peroxide, I would dilute it down to 1%. For the flakey skin above your eyebrows, you can try witch hazel applied directly to the area on one side only. The reason for this is so you will be able to tell if it is helping or not by comparing the treated side to the untreated side. The witch hazel typically available from drug stores has alcohol in it which can be slightly drying but can also disinfect. If you prefer no alcohol, you can order alcohol free witch hazel on line such as this product on amazon: Https://www.amazon.com/Thayers-Alcohol-free-Petal-Witch-Hazel/dp/B00016XJ4M/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496342115&sr=8-4&keywords=witch+hazel+alcohol+free&th=1 The store bought products with alcohol are generally less costly such as under $5 for a pint. Witch hazel contains tannins which can be very soothing to the skin without making it greasy or oily. Three applications per day may be enough to calm the skin inflammation. If you want to moisturize the area, you can use food grade vegetable glycerin. You can add a drop or two to a very small amount of witch hazel. The glycerin is a humectant so it can attract moisture from the surrounding environment to that area of your skin while letting it breathe.
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Art
