Question 1

what could the red bump be in the corner of my eye?

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See a doctor: Without examining you in person, it's tough to say what the red bump may be.  It could be nothing or something more serious.  If you have a suspicious lesion that won't heal, itches, bleeds, or is changing in any way, you should see your dermatologist (if it's on the skin by the eye) or an ophthamologist (if it's in the eye) so it can be properly evaluated.

Question 2

i have a red bump in the corner of my eye. it itches and hurts when i itch it .

Accepted Answer

Which corner: May be infection or non infective process. Need to be seen by doctor.

Question 3

i woke up this morning with a red bump next to the outer corner of my eye, it stung when i touched it. over the course of about 4 hours it became swol?

Accepted Answer

Stye most likely: If the vision is normal and the eye is not red, then this is probably a stye.  Treat this with hot compresses, frequently throughout the day until is shrinks and disappears which is the usual outcome  If it persists, see an ophthalmologist.

Question 4

outer corner of my eye has discomfort. i rubbed my left eye and then had a red bump on the lower eyelid but it disappeared but still having discomfort?

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More info: If no drainage, may use warm water on a sterile cotton ball and wipe down.  Do this several times a day using a new cotton ball each time.  If symptoms persist, please see your physician or an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

cold sore or zit? started as red bump in corner of lips, tried to pop like zit (no white head), crust formed, traces left 2 weeks later

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: It is most likely a cold sores.  If this is the first time you have it , most likely you have been exposed to somebody with it. It is caused by Herpes virus. Sometimes treatment is needed esp if it become recurrent.

Question 6

red bump on my eyeball and don't know what it is. is it blood buildup?

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Eyeball bump: A bump on the eyeball itself it is quite rare, and needs to be evaluated. Common bumps on the eyelids are styes. Causes for a bump on the eyeball itself is chronic irritation of the membrane over the eyeball, which can thicken and/or get some particle stuck in it. Bleeding beneath the membrane (subconjunctival hemorrhage) is common from minor trauma, but flattens out by pressure from the membrane.

Question 7

there is a small red bump near the bottom of my eye, it was first colorless but then got red. it's small but i cannot pierce it. what is this bump?

Accepted Answer

Eye bump: A bump on the eye could be many things but without seeing it, there is no way to know what it is.  Go see an eye doctor.

Question 8

there is a very small purplish, red bump on the inner side of my eye lid.. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Red bump: You may have a stye on your eyelid. Apply hot compresses to the stye until it comes to a head and drains.

Question 9

a red bump with hardness underneath and red/black head and redness area.. does that sound like a spider bit? located on thigh

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: did you actually see a spider bite you? If not, the bump you describe is likely an abscess. In any event, it should be evaluated by a physician to determine the appropriate course of treatment (I &amp; D +/- antibiotics).

Question 10

i've had a bump under the top of my eye kid behind my eye lashes for months then it popped and now it's a red bump on top of the skin that's infected ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This sounds like an infected hordeolum ( stye ) You will need an eye exam and specific Rx antibiotics. You must be examined.

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What could the red bump be in the corner of my eye

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What could the red bump be in the corner of my eye?

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I have a red bump in the corner of my eye. it itches and hurts when i itch it .

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I woke up this morning with a red bump next to the outer corner of my eye, it stung when i touched it. over the course of about 4 hours it became swol?

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Outer corner of my eye has discomfort. i rubbed my left eye and then had a red bump on the lower eyelid but it disappeared but still having discomfort?

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Cold sore or zit? started as red bump in corner of lips, tried to pop like zit (no white head), crust formed, traces left 2 weeks later

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Red bump on my eyeball and don't know what it is. is it blood buildup?

A member asked:

There is a small red bump near the bottom of my eye, it was first colorless but then got red. it's small but i cannot pierce it. what is this bump?

A member asked:

There is a very small purplish, red bump on the inner side of my eye lid.. what could this be?

A member asked:

A red bump with hardness underneath and red/black head and redness area.. does that sound like a spider bit? located on thigh

A member asked:

I've had a bump under the top of my eye kid behind my eye lashes for months then it popped and now it's a red bump on top of the skin that's infected ?

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