Clogged Hair Follicle On Lower Eyelid. No Swelling Or Conjunctivitis. Treatment?

Hello,

Thanks for your query.

There can be several possibilities in the above case. Common ones being:
1) Folliculitis
2) Milia

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I will be eager to answer any follow up queries that you have.

Best wishes,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS

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Hello,

Thanks for the follow up.

I have gone through your picture.

It appears to be a Milia formation on the eyelid. They are formed when keratin is trapped under the outer layer of the skin, forming a tiny cyst. It is visible as a whitish, minute, hard swelling.

The process to remove a milia is very simple .It is removed with the help of a fine needle. With this needle, it is opened and the contents are removed. A simple and often painless office procedure. Often you will be asked to apply an antibiotic cream after the procedure for a few days to prevent infection.

The site of the milia in you needs special care being so close to the eye.
You may visit an eye surgeon or dermatologist and get it extracted. It can be accomplished in a day’s visit.

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Wishing you good health,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS

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