Pimple on Eyelid

Almost all the bumps on eyelid are sties. An inflammation of the oil gland on the edge of your eyelid can result in eyelid pimple. A pimple usually develops on the edge where the lashes meet the lid. You might have often noticed that the red, swollen bump that looks like a pimple is tender, especially to the touch. One or more than one pimple may develop on an eyelid.

Pimples on eyelid are same as the pimples on skin or any other part of the body. Whether it is a pimple on upper eyelid or a pimple on lower eyelid, it is very annoying. Washing the eye can be difficult due to the tenderness around the eye. The eyelid pimples can either be painful or non-painful. This eye problem can be easily treated at home but if the eyelid bump worsens or does not improve within a week or two of self-care, you should consult your doctor, as it is related to the vision. Mild pain, itching, sensitivity to light, tenderness of the eyelid, tearing, gritty, scratchy sensation, scale formation are the commonly observed symptoms of pimple on eyelid.

Eyelid Pimple

Causes

• The oil glands in the eyelids provide lubrication to the tear film. Bacteria from skin can get into these glands. An infection leads to the inflammation of the gland and a pimple or sty appears on the eyelid.
• A sty when turns into a chalazion because of a fully blocked and inflamed oil gland, it requires prompt and proper treatment. A large chalazion can cause trouble with your vision.
• Papillomas or pink or skin-colored bumps on eyelids are considered to be harmless. They can grow slowly and can affect your vision or bother you for cosmetic reasons. They can be surgically removed.
• Usually non-painful pimple on eye is a result of the allergies of the eyes. Some chemical irritants, certain medications can lead to eye allergies.
• Xanthelasma or yellow patches on the eyelids that appear with aging are harmless, although they are sometimes a sign of high cholesterol.
• A white pimple on the edge of an eyelid is harmless. It can be caused due to milia.
• Rosacea, which is characterized by skin redness, burning and itching, can cause pimple on an eyelid.
• Blepharitis can lead to pimple on eye.
• Psoriasis, staphylococcal bacteria, sebborrheic dermatitis can lead to pimple on eye.
• Dysfunction of meibomian glands or oil glands causes dry eyes. The condition can lead to formation of pimples.
• Cysts are the small fluid-filled sacs that can affect your vision.
• Trauma or other eye problems like conjunctivitis, orbital cellulitis may lead to swollen eyelids or pimple on eye.
• Strong medicines, late nights, intake of oily and spicy food can result in pimple on face as well as on eyelid.

Treatment

• Sties usually develop over a few days and drain and improve on their own.
• Allergic blepharitis usually heals on its own.
• Artificial tear solutions can sometimes provide relief to the eyes.
• Never try to squeeze a sty or any other type of eyelid bump. Let it drain on its own.
• Antibiotic creams may be beneficial for recurrent or persistent styes. Some large styes need to be lanced to drain the infection.
• Strengthening the immune system with healthy balanced diet, can prevent recurrence of eye pimples.
• When overproduction of fluid or an infection leads to gland blockage, a simple surgery can help remove the fluid, so as to alleviate the swelling.
• In order to relieve the symptoms fast, apply a clean, warm, damp cloth over gently closed eyelids two to four times daily, for about ten minutes. You can apply warm compresses over sties and chalazions, both.
• If you follow the basics of eye care, like cleaning your eyelids at least twice daily with warm water, soft shampoo or oral and topical antibiotics prescribed by a doctor, it will help to cure the eyelid fast.

Following good hygiene is necessary to avoid formation of pimple on eyelid. Eye is the most delicate part of your body and affected vision can destroy every aspect of your life. I hope you found the above information helpful.