Eyelid Bump Treatment

tyes and chalazia usually clear up on their own within a few weeks, but there are ways to help speed up the process:

1. Avoid Poking or Squeezing: Never poke, squeeze, or try to pop a stye or chalazion. This can lead to more serious problems.
2. Warm Compress: Apply a warm, damp cloth to your eye several times a day.
3. Gentle Massage: Gently massage the swollen area to help drain the clogged gland.
4. Hygiene: Once the bump drains, keep the area clean and avoid touching your eyes.
5. Avoid Makeup and Contacts: Refrain from using eye makeup or contact lenses until the eyelid has healed. Contacts may harbor bacteria that caused the infection.
6. Disinfect Lenses: Clean and disinfect your lenses and any accessories before using them again.

Milia, small white bumps on the skin, usually go away on their own. Do not attempt to pop or remove them. Instead, use exfoliating treatments like salicylic acid to help remove dead skin cells.

For xanthelasma, yellowish patches around the eyes, consult your doctor to check your cholesterol levels. Dietary changes and medications like statins may help shrink xanthelasma, but they won’t go away on their own. Removal methods include freezing, cutting, laser treatment, or chemical peels.

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When to See Your Doctor:

• If you have a large, painful stye or chalazion that doesn’t go away, consult an eye doctor. They may prescribe antibiotics or drain the bump and provide a steroid injection if necessary.
• If the bump is an unusual color or seems to be changing color or shape, see your doctor immediately.
• If you have many milia or are concerned about their appearance, your doctor can remove them.
• If your baby has milia that don’t go away within 3 months, talk to your pediatrician.