Eyelashes protect the eyes from small objects, such as dust, that can irritate them. The sebaceous glands around the eyelids help maintain healthy eyelashes; If these parts of the eyelid become infected or inflamed, a lump may develop on the eyelid. Bumps on the eyelids come in many forms, including styes, Chalazion, xanthelasma, and milia. It can be white, red, or yellow.
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Medicover Hospitals /
26 Feb 2021
Eyelid Bump
Eyelid bumps appear as painful, red bumps on the edge of the eyelid, usually where the lash meets the eyelid. Bacteria or a blockage in the oil glands of the eyelid causes most of the bumps on the eyelids.
The condition is more common and anybody can get it. Children and people with blepharitis in the eyes are more likely to develop an eyelid lump. Blepharitis causes the sides of the eyelid to become swollen and red.
Lumps on the eyelids are usually harmless and do not always require medical treatment. They often leave alone or with basic care at home. However, if an eyelid lump becomes increasingly painful, does not respond to home treatments, or interferes with your vision, talk to your doctor about ways to manage your symptoms or look for signs of a problem. More serious.
Lumps on the eyelids include:
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Redness
- Irritation
- Blurred vision (with large chalazion)
Types of eyelid bumps
- A stye looks like a pimple or a blister, usually along the outer edge of the eyelid. It may be yellow, red, or white.
- A chalazion will often grow on the lower part of the eyelid, behind the eyelashes, or in the middle of the eyelid. They are more likely to form on the upper eyelid. A chalazion may look like a stye, but it can grow to the size of a pea. It is also more likely to return.
- Xanthelasma is soft yellow plaque accumulations under the skin, usually near the nose.
- A milium (the plural form is milia) is a small white cyst. It is common in children. Milias are also called oilseeds and milk spots.
Causes
- A stye is usually because of an infection in the sebaceous gland of the eyelid or in the eyelash follicle. Depression and hormonal changes may also trigger it.
- A chalazion occurs when a small part of your eyelid called the meibomian gland becomes blocked.
- Blepharitis , a condition that causes the eyelids to swell, often related to styes and chalazion. So is rosacea, a skin condition. Skin cancer can also cause styes and chalazion, although this is rare.
- Xanthelasma can be a sign of cholesterol problems. They are common in people who have a liver disorder called primary biliary cirrhosis. They can also occur in people who have skin conditions such as erythroderma, dermatoses, and contact dermatitis .
- Milia occurs when dead cells get trapped under the skin. A skin injury can also lead to milia being secondary or painful.
Treatment
Home Care
Don't attempt to squeeze or pop a stye or chalazion. This can increase your risk of infection and can also spread bacteria to the other eye. You can treat a stye at home by placing a warm compress on it for 10 minutes up to four times a day. Heat and compression can help drain the stye, loosen blockages in the sebaceous gland, and aid in healing.
Xanthelasma does not require home care.
Medical Attention
If you have a large stye, your doctor may need to prick it to drain the infected fluid. If you keep getting styes or if you have styes that won't go away, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic cream to put on your eyelid.
Surgery may be an option if you have a large chalazion that does not go away on its own. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops to use before and after surgery to treat or prevent infections. Anti-inflammatory steroid injections can relieve swelling.
Surgery may be an option if you have a large chalazion that does not go away on its own. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops to use before and after surgery to treat or prevent infections. Anti-inflammatory steroid injections can relieve swelling.
If its appearance concerns you, have xanthelasma surgically removed. Otherwise, no treatment is necessary.
When to see a Doctor?
Typically, a person may cure a stye at home, but if it is extremely painful or bothersome, they will need to see a doctor. Someone may want to seek medical advice for a stye that:
- shows no signs of healing in 2-3 weeks
- is painful
- is very swollen or causes vision problems
People can treat a chalazion at home. They should be conscious of any changes in their condition and should want to see a doctor if:
- your eye becomes redder and sore
- your vision is blurry
- redness and swelling spreads
People with xanthelasma or milia do not need to seek treatment unless the impact of the blow is on their vision. Milia disappears.
Prevention
It is not always possible to prevent styes and chalazion, but keeping your eyes clean can help prevent them from forming.
Help keep your eyes clean by:
- wash your face daily
- remove makeup before going to bed
- wash your hands before touching your eyes or the area around them
- do not share towels
A person who has had a chalazion in the past, or who suffers from blepharitis, may advise to clean their eyelids daily. This can help stop the development of a chalazion.
To clean the eyelids, people should:
- wipe the base of the lashes with a clean cloth dampened in warm water
- use warm compresses on the eyelids, keeping your eyes closed
- dry well
- Baby shampoo can also be used around the eyelids
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Frequently Asked Questions
1.What does a chalazion look like?
In the early stages, a chalazion appears as a small, red, or inflamed area on the eyelid. Within a few days, this swelling can turn into a painless, slow-growing lump. A chalazion can appear on the upper or lower eyelid, but they are more common on the upper eyelid.
2. Why is there a lump on my inner eyelid?
An internal or internal stye is usually caused by a bacterial infection in an oil gland on your eyelid. On the other hand, an external or external stye is usually caused by an infection in an eyelash or hair follicle.
3. Why shouldn't you pop a stye?
You should not poke, rub, scratch, or squeeze a stye. Popping a stye can open the area and cause a wound or injury to the eyelid. This can lead to several complications: You could spread the bacterial infection to other parts of the eyelid or eyes.
4. What does Milia look like?
Milia are small dome-shaped bumps that are usually white or yellow. They are generally not itchy or painful. However, they can cause discomfort to some people. Rough sheets or clothing can make the milia appear irritated and red.
5. What happens if an internal style appears?
Popping a stye can open the area and cause a wound or injury to the eyelid. This can lead to several complications: You could spread the bacterial infection to other parts of your eyelid or your eyes. It can make the infection inside the stye worse and make it worse.
Citations:
Eyelid Lump: Symptoms and CausesBump Thermoplasty for Small Benign Eyelid Lesions and Wound Artifacts
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