Eyelid Bump: Symptoms, Causes,Treatments & Home Care
Eyelid bumps typically appear as painful, red lumps at the edge of the eyelid, where the eyelash meets the lid. They are often caused by bacterial infection or blockages in the oil glands.
Eyelashes protect the eyes from small objects, such as dust, that can irritate them. The sebaceous glands around the lids help maintain healthy eyelashes; If these parts of the eyelid become infected or inflamed, a lump may develop on the lid.
Bumps on the eyelids come in many forms, including styes, Chalazion, xanthelasma, and milia. It can be white, red, or yellow.
Symptom of Eyelid Bump
Eyelid lumps are common and often harmless, especially in children and people with blepharitis They usually don't need medical treatment and can be managed at home. However, if a lump becomes increasingly painful or affects vision, it's important to see a doctor for further evaluation.
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.
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Get A Second OpinionCauses
- A stye is usually caused by 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, is 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
Don't attempt to squeeze or pop a stye or chalazion.
- Risk of infection : Avoid spreading bacteria to the other eye.
- Home treatment for stye :
- Place a warm compress on the stye 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.
- Recurring or persistent styes : The doctor may prescribe antibiotic cream for your eyelid.
- Large chalazion :
- Surgery may be an option if it doesn't go away on its own.
- The doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops before and after surgery.
- Anti-inflammatory steroid injections can relieve swelling.
- Xanthelasma :
- Can be surgically removed if its appearance concerns you.
- No treatment is necessary if it doesn't bother you.
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Book an AppointmentWhen to see a Doctor?
Typically, a person may cure a stroke 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 style that:
- shows no signs of healing in 2-3 weeks,
- If it is painful
- If it 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 blow impacts 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 lids, people should:
- wipe the base of the lashes with a clean cloth dampened in warm water
- use warm compresses on the lids, keeping your eyes closed
- dry well
- Baby shampoo can also be used around the lids.
