I have little white lumps just under my eyes. What are they? How can I get rid of them?

Answer 1

I have them too... They are pores with built up sebum (oil). There is no quick fix to getting rid of them (aside from takin a needle and breaking your skin - which I don't recommend due to scaring & infection). You need to exfoliate everyday & they will eventually go away.

Answer 2

What you describe could be a condition called milia, tiny cysts or whiteheads filled with a protein material that appear on the face and eyelids. Milia are common, can recur if one's prone to them, and seem to run in some families. Sometimes they develop in areas of the skin that have been traumatized, due to eyelid surgery, burns (including severe sunburn), radiation therapy, heavy use of steroid creams, or other skin problems. They aren't known to be a sign of any serious underlying disease, however.

If they aren't bothering you, they can usually just be left alone. Sometimes they will fall off more quickly if you hold a warm, wet washcloth to them for several minutes, several times a day. However tempting, don't try to pick at them or remove them yourself, the way you might with a blackhead, because they can become infected and may cause scarring. Your health care provider or a dermatologist who specializes in skin conditions can confirm that these are milia, and may suggest their removal. The provider may even be able to do this procedure in the office.

Answer 3

The skin under your eyes is very thin. It has pores just like the rest of your skin. However, when dirt or oil get into these pores, it creates these little white bumps. You may not be able to get rid of them, however, if you use a non irritating cleanser to clean your pores it may help. There's even a name for these little annoyances, but I can't think of it right now.

Answer 4

I actually have something similar, if not they same. They're called milia - you usually have them from the time you're born and they are basically oils and dead cells trapped under the skin. Other common places to get them are in the creases of your nose, your lips, and in the genetal area (they're a normal variation). If they are milia, there isn't really anything to do abou them - they're just superficial. Check with your doc though and make sure its not anything else. Oh yea I forgot to mention - milia happen when your skin can't exfoliate as well as it should - so using a face cloth or another method of exfoliating is important.

Answer 5

If they are like small pimples they are called styes and are caused by bacteria. you need to buy some baby shampoo and take a very clean soft cloth and a small bowl and wash with the shampoo. It will not burn as bad as other soaps and will kill the bacteria. Also in between use hot compresses. Just don't move the cloth around and spread the bacteria. Always wash hands often with soap all day, carry antibacterial soap with you to prevent them from coming back. Some people are just prone to them. Good luck.

Answer 6

Probably whiteheads...be careful...that is a very sensitive area. You might want to see a dermatologist.

Answer 7

It might be skin tags, you need to see a doctor

Answer 8

Have you been in the snow lately? Or did you try to throw salt over your shoulder and you missed? The options are endless. You haven't been drinking out of the urinal again I hope. Those little deodorizers can play havoc.

Answer 9

i have them too...i'd also like to know...tiny ones...the size of a pin head...and they're not white heads...

Answer 10

i use to get them when I was younger,,,take a serile needle and poke it.then squeeeezzzzeeeee.....or just leave it alone.