Question 1

what cause the little white head bumps on eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Milia: These are probably tiny cysts called milia however you should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation to make sure this is the problem.

Question 2

is it possible to have extra skin under the eyelid?

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Yes: This condition is usually in older patients and can be removed surgically.

Question 3

i scratched the skin under my eyelid what can help it to heal?

Accepted Answer

OTC antibiotic cream: Superficial wounds best rx'd with simple cleaning ; otc polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) brand antibiotic ointment 3-4x/day lightly over area. Seek care if it worsens.

Question 4

any recommendations for creams to treat flakey, dry skin on eyelids and face?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Regular facial cleansing with gentle exfolitation followed by eucerin sensitive location.  If no improvement, see a dermatologist.

Question 5

what is the best for lines, undereye puffiness, and sensitive skin on the lower eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid lines: There are a number of options for lower eyelid lines, but the best choice depends on the nature of your skin sensitivity. The lower eyelid lines are usually from the pull of the eyelid closing muscle. One way to improve the lines and prevent them from getting worse is to use botulinum toxin (botox, dysport, or xeomin). It is generally well-tolerated in sensitive skin.

Question 6

why do i wake up with lumps on my eyelids every morning? 

ps: i have extremely sensitive dry skin

Accepted Answer

All kinds of lumps: Lumps on the eyelids can be just skin tags (easily removed) signs of a cholesterol problem (important to fix) or something else.  Usually a family, internal medicine or skin doctor will be able to tell what you have and if it is important to treat.

Question 7

what is cause of loose skin around eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Loss of volume: Loss of volume in terms of fat and bone are the main culprits of the loose skin around the eyes. People who have gone though great fluctuations in weight, extra skin nay actually be the product of stretched out skin. In people who have been at the same weight most of their life it is the loss of fat and bone, but mostly fat. That is why fat transfer, which I have been performing for 19 years is.

Question 8

what can i do for brown skin spots above my eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Depend on cause: An oculoplastic surgeon or dermatologist can determine the cause of pigmented brown spots. Most often these are seborrheic  keratosis or pigmented papillomas , they can be easily removed.  If they are large freckles, they are more prone to reoccur.  Consult your doctor as previously advised.

Question 9

whats the procedure to remove skin tags from the eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Skin tag : I use a fine tip cautery under magnification. It has worked well for me.

Question 10

anything to help blepharitis or similiar eyelids skin dryness?

Accepted Answer

Lid hygiene: Keep the edge of the eyelid (where one would apply eye liner) clean. You can do this with baby shampoo. Close the eyes gently, do not squeeze, then clean the lids and lashes with baby shampoo and warm water and rinse well. If this alone does not solve the problem, see your eye doctor.

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What cause the little white head bumps on eyelids?

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Is it possible to have extra skin under the eyelid?

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I scratched the skin under my eyelid what can help it to heal?

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Any recommendations for creams to treat flakey, dry skin on eyelids and face?

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What is the best for lines, undereye puffiness, and sensitive skin on the lower eyelids?

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Why do i wake up with lumps on my eyelids every morning? ps: i have extremely sensitive dry skin

A member asked:

What is cause of loose skin around eyelids?

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What can i do for brown skin spots above my eyelids?

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Whats the procedure to remove skin tags from the eyelid?

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Anything to help blepharitis or similiar eyelids skin dryness?

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