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They can happen to anyone at any time, but they occur most often when you irritate your eyelids.
If the stye is large enough, the surrounding area may be swollen and inflamed as well.
“Warm compresses soften and widen the pore to allow the blockage to pass, says Dr. Friedman.
Pimples can look like, well, pimpleswhite-tipped bumps, flesh-toned clogged pores, and inflamedcystic acne.
But lets be clear: True pimples are not common close to the eyes, says Dr. Akhavan.
Typically, its going to be a stye or one of the other more traditional eyelid bumps.
(You might need your dermatologist’s help identifying if you actually have a pimple near your eye.)
Milia tends to look like whiteheads, which is why theyre so often mistaken for acne.
Milia are never inflamed, says Dr. Akhavan, meaning they wont get red like acne or a stye.
Theyre just dome-shaped, non-inflamed bumps filled with keratin.
Theres no pus or inflammation or bacterial component.
Miliaseempoppable like a pimple, but they truly arent.
Rubbing and friction is the recipe for skin tags, says Dr. Lal.
Skin tags are usually fleshy growths extending out from a little fibrous stalk, says Dr. Lal.
It really does take a trained eye, he says.
Dont worry both options sound intense, but theyre quick and only sting for a few seconds max.
Warts
Wartsare raised bumps that can occur anywhere on your body, including your face and eyelids.
They can be flat like a mole, or super-raised like a skin tag.
But in general, warts have a cobblestone appearance that just looks wart-like, says Dr. Lal.
We typically freeze warts or cut them off, says Dr. Lal.
Thats why we keep recommending you see a doctor for any eyelid bumps that arent going away.
How do you prevent eyelid bumps?
Unsurprisingly, good skin-care habits are the best prevention against most forms of eyelid bumps.
And remember: If you see something, say something to your dermatologist.
Risking your eyesight is never worth the laziness of not making an appointment.
