Have you ever discovered something while absent-mindedly rubbing your eyes? These irritating bumps don’t seem like pimples but are a hassle to go to the hospital. More skin bumps can appear on your face than you might think. We’ve compiled a list of the ones that often occur in our bodies. Let’s look at what kind of bumps are on your skin and learn how to manage them.
Milia
Did a pimple the size of a grain of rice suddenly appear around your eyes one day? It could be a milium, a bump of dead skin cells. They often appear on the cheeks and eyelids, especially where the skin is thin. They are non-bacterial, so they do not spread or proliferate. They are typically painless and can be easily removed by squeezing. Usually, a needle or sharp blade is used to make a hole, and the contents are removed with an extractor. Milia is believed to be caused by residual makeup or irritation to the skin. It’s best to avoid touching your eyes frequently and to develop a thorough cleansing habit.
Syringoma
A bump that looks similar to a wart is likely a syringoma. Syringomas are formed when sweat duct tissue proliferates abnormally, a kind of multiple benign tumors that form abnormally deep in the dermal sweat glands. They can appear on the eyelids, forehead, and cheeks and are often hereditary. If left untreated, they won’t disappear because they are deep-rooted and are difficult to remove entirely with one treatment.
Skin Tags
They could be skin tags if you have slightly protruding, light-brown bumps on your eyelids. Skin tags appear when the skin loses elasticity due to aging and are common among women in their 40s and 50s. In addition to the eyelids, they can be found on the neck, armpits, and chest and are not contagious. Avoid removing them with nail clippers or similar tools to prevent scarring and infection. They are relatively shallow-rooted, so one treatment is often sufficient.
Flat Warts
You should suspect flat warts if bumps of various shapes and colors pop up. Unlike other bumps, flat warts are caused by a virus. They can form in multiple shapes when immunity is weakened and can be mistaken for black fungus due to their color. Flat warts can spread to others, so treating them early is best to avoid scratching or touching your skin. It’s also essential to keep your skin moisturized.
Whiteheads
Whiteheads are clumps of sebum that build up inside the pores, and they tend to increase in the summer when the amount of skin sebum increases. They’re not particularly painful, but they don’t look good, so many people squeeze them. However, if you leave these whiteheads alone, they can develop into inflammatory acne, so it’s better to eliminate them. If you will extract them at home, thoroughly disinfect your extraction tool. If it’s challenging to manage, you can also consider having them extracted at a dermatologist’s office.
Distinguishing Warts
Warts are characterized by a skin-colored or pinkish 3-6mm bump with slightly navel-shaped retraction in the center. They can also appear anywhere, not just around the eyes, and often occur in young children. Warts can be easily confused with milia or whiteheads, making it difficult to make an accurate judgment, so it’s not advisable to hastily remove them yourself.
Is Exfoliation Enough?
Just because you exfoliate well doesn’t mean you won’t get milia. Milia are classified into primary and secondary types. Secondary milia appear when you frequently rub your eyes or don’t wash your face correctly. On the other hand, primary milia naturally occur around the eyelids without a clear cause, so exfoliation isn’t the only answer.
What if You Don’t Treat Them and Leave Them Alone?
Milia and syringomas do not cause itching or pain. However, if left untreated, the number can increase over time, making the skin look dirty. In particular, syringomas can fuse and spread to the chest, stomach, and entire body, so you must be careful.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a yellowish belly button-shaped oil lump where the sebaceous glands increase excessively due to aging. Sebaceous hyperplasia often appears on the forehead of people over 40. It is a symptom where the sebaceous glands in the dermis become larger and increase excessively due to aging, protruding around the pores in a 2-6mm size. It is often seen in people with severe oily skin.
Achieving Smooth Skin
Bumpy, rugged bumps on the eyes or face should not be squeezed or torn off as they can leave secondary infections, scars, etc. Each symptom has a different depth, and the inside and outside can be different, so accurate diagnosis and treatment techniques are essential for effective removal. Treatments include laser, cryotherapy, immunotherapy, and even chemical exfoliation.
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