what are these little white bumps under my eyes?
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Milia are small, white bumps that appear on the skin. They're caused by keratin that's trapped underneath the surface of the skin. Unlike whiteheads, which contain pus, milia aren't a sign of clogged pores.
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Nevus (brown spot similar to a freckle on the eye, may harbor cysts) Pinguecula (small, yellowish-pink benign growth of the moist coating of the eye that appear as a bump on the eye surface) Pterygium (a noncancerous white growth on the lining of the eye that is near the cornea)
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Puffy, swollen eyelids and dark circles under the eyes can occur when you have an eye infection such as conjunctivitis. These swollen eyes are caused by inflammation associated with the eye infection, which directly affects the neighbouring eyelids. Also, dry eyes can cause general puffiness and swelling.
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This type of acne develops from a combination of sebum (oil), bacteria, and dirt that becomes trapped in your pore. The end result is a painful lump under your skin that doesn't have a “head” like other pimples might have. You might notice a large white area under your skin that's painful to the touch.
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Keratin is a protein that makes up the outer layer of skin. This causes the formation of tiny white-colored cysts on the skin. This condition most often occurs in children and adults, but it's also seen in newborn babies. When white spots are caused by entrapped keratin, it's called primary milia.
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Styes. A stye is the most common type of eyelid bump. Styes occur when bacteria get into the oil glands in the eyelids. A stye is a round, red bump that appears close to your eyelashes.
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A milium cyst is a small, white bump that typically appears on the nose and cheeks. These cysts are often found in groups. Multiple cysts are called milia. Milia occur when keratin becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin.
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Little white bumps on the nose and face (milia) are caused by blocked oil glands. When a baby's oil glands enlarge and open up in a few days or weeks, the white bumps disappear.
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Milia are small, white or whitish cysts on the skin. They are most common in infants and most commonly appear on the face, although they occur in other age groups and on other parts of the body. About 40-50 percent of newborns in the U.S. have milia.
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These include: Fordyce spots: These harmless, tiny (1 to 2 millimeter) white bumps inside the lips are visible sebaceous, or oil-producing, glands. These spots tend to get bigger as a person gets older. A person may have one small bump or as many as 100 bumps on the lips, typically on the inner portion.
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What are milia? Milia are small, white bumps that appear on the skin. They're caused by keratin that's trapped underneath the surface of the skin. Unlike whiteheads, which contain pus, milia aren't a sign of clogged pores.
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Milia are tiny bumps that occur under the outer skin layer of the eyelid, around the eyes and nose, and on the chin or cheeks. Sometimes called "milk spots" or "oil seeds," these pearly white or yellowish cysts often appear in clusters and may be on large areas of the face. Milia occur most commonly in babies.
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Lie bumps (transient lingual papillitis) These little white or red bumps form when papillae become irritated and slightly swollen. It's not always clear why this happens, but it may be related to stress, hormones, or particular foods.
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Pinguecula spots are white or yellow and consist of fat or protein deposits. They appear on the conjunctiva, which is the transparent covering of the white part of the eyeball. These spots are usually irregular in shape and commonly form on the part of the eye nearest the nose.
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Dark circles under the eyes are usually caused by being tired. Sometimes, what appear to be dark circles under your eyes may merely be shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging. Dark circles under the eyes usually aren't a medical problem.
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Fordyce spots, or sebaceous glands, are small white or yellow-white bumps inside your vulva. These spots are also found on the lips and cheeks. They normally first appear during puberty, and you tend to get more of them as you age. Fordyce spots are painless and not harmful.