Under-eye bumps are totally normal and pretty common.
Inside, find why under-eye bumps occur and what to do about them.
What causes bumpy under-eye skin?
Milia
Milia are tiny flesh-colored keratin-filled cysts that appear as flat spots under your eyes.
They can occur anywhere on your face and commonly appear under (or over) your eyes.
Milia are relatively easy to treat at your local skin care clinic,Dr.
Dr. Singh is a board-certified dermatologist with years of experience in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Todd Minars, a board-certified dermatologist, says.
According to Dr. Minars, a board-certified dermatologist will make careful, tiny incisions to avoid scarring.
So, again, its best to avoid taking matters into your own hands.
Because the skin is so thin underneath the eyes, they can be more visible than in other spots.
This condition is challenging to treat since making ones skin thicker is difficult.
Syringomas
Syringomas are another potential cause of bumpy under-eye texture.
Syringomas are benign growths in the sweat gland, typically around the eyelid area.
Dr. Minars explains that syringomas are generally flesh-colored, larger, and fewer in number than sebaceous glands.
While the word tumor may sound intimidating, syringomas are benign.
Dr. Singh is a board-certified dermatologist with years of experience in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Xanthelasma
Xanthelasma, or cholesterol deposits, can also cause bumps underneath the eyes.
These may be called cholesterol bumps, harmless yellow bumps that build up underneath your skin over time.
Treating these conditions varies based on their nature, Dr. Singh explains.
For syringomas, Dr. Minars shares that treatment options are limited.
Dr. Minars encourages people to weigh the risks before opting for professional removal.
Xanthelasma is another condition that a doctor should handle.
Preventing under-eye bumps
Having texture around your eyes is completely natural and normal.
For milia, a mild retinoid can help stave off those bumps.
Final Takeaway
Overall, texture is a normal part of having skin.
And, when in doubt, talk to an expert.
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