I have a small spot that looks like a white head but it is not. It's just a hard white spot underneath my left eye and it has been there for almost a year. It just showed up. Someone told me once that it was a skin tag, but when you look closely it isn't tag like at all, more white head like, but firm. It isn't painful and I don't have any eye problems. I just don't like the way it appears and would love to know what it is? and How to rid myself of it. Thanks
2006-11-13 18:14:35 · 7 answers · asked by Kimberly S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I have the same stuff near my left eye. It's some small pocket of adipose (fatty) deposits. A doctor friend of mine has suggested that it may be due to an increase in cholesterol level that results in this fatty deposits. It clings on for years. The only effective way of removing it without causing any scars would be to see a cosmetic surgeon.
2006-11-13 18:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dewdrop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-25 18:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are usually very small deposits of fat. They can be opened and the fat can be removed, but unless they've gotten large, it's best to simply leave them alone. If it has gotten large enough that it's troubling you in some way, it should be opened and removed by a doctor; it's a quick office procedure, but it's not something you should do yourself.
2006-11-13 18:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like what I had a few years ago.
My opthamologist said it was a chalazion and that it would not go away on it's own. He had to operate on it to remove the lump and it healed very quickly.
2006-11-13 18:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Trailcook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to have one in the same spot to. I duno though, I always just ignored it and showered daily and sooner or later it just went away. Dont irratate it unless you want a scar or it to heal longer.
2006-11-13 18:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try applying a hot washcloth to it (don't burn yourself, but make it as warm as you can and keep replacing it) and see if that softens it up, or brings anything to a head.
Worth a try.
2006-11-13 18:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a stie i know its not much of an answer but look up the word stie it means "Inflammation of one or more sebaceous glands of an eyelid." its easy to get rid of it just ask your doctor or pharmiscist.
2006-11-13 18:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by suicidefreaq15 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋