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I am observing white bumps on my upper eyelids and corner or lips. And they each like hell on eyelid, also darken the skin. What it could be? Milia? Chalazion? Please help. To whom shall I consult? Eye specialist or dermatologist? Please see attached pictures.

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Send more photos from different angles...For detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hi My 4 yrs daughter have white spot over eyelid She applies makeup and after that this white spot happened. Any creme for this Attached pic for reference

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Can be chemical leukoderma or seborrheic dermatitis. Need to consult online for detailed management ...  Read More

I am 19 years old ....from yesterday in my upper eyelid in the left eye their is a small white bump which is not so painfull but I am afraid what to do with these

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Hello Your symptoms are suggestive of chalazion Having said that it is provisional diagnosis Kindly share photos of your eye so that I may guide you better Regards ...  Read More

I'm 20yrs old. White discharge is getting settled under upper eyelids. Is there any permanent solution for this? Why it's forming like this?

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Hello This could be due to squamous blepharitis Try A.warm Compresses followed by lid scrub with baby shampoo C control scalp dandruff if present Having said that it is provisional diagnosis Kind ...  Read More

I have number of white bumbs or pimples at the edge of eyelid. Abd i use ointment and eye drop but nothing happens.

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Hello I can understand your concern It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your eye so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

There are white layers forming on my upper eyelids since 6 months but from last month it has been severely increased when I bath It rubs off but again it forms in half an hour what should I do

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You are suffering from squamous blepharitis in which white dandruff like material get deposited on lid margin ,in long run lids gets thickened & gradually eyelashes get lost  causing redness ...  Read More

There's a white mark on my right eyelid and it's becoming large with time. Though there is no swelling but it's becoming prominent with every passing days.

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Don't worry...... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

I'm having white and dark patches on my eyelids. It's been 2-3 months. Under my eyes there's white patch which looks like a burn. Can anyone help me explain why this is happening? Thanks

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Need proper history to come to a diagnosis May be irritant contact dermatitis or vitiligo Connect tgrough tele consultation Thank you ...  Read More

I have one small white bump under my right eyelid. I got this bump around 6 7 months back and intially it was very small but not I am not noticing that size has increased a bit. I don't have any pain because of this , neither I have any watery eyes. But I am concerned that why this bump is there under my eyelid and will it go by its own or I have

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Please go to some eye specialist or ey hospital .most likely it has to be operated (punctured)and squeezed. However you can try to put some antibiotics drops eg.moxicip eye drops 4hrly ...  Read More

I have white marks on Eyelids. I have bp 88/144. I did my cholesterol. Report attached. I am concerned what could be the reason for white marks. My weight is 87 kg and height 172 cm . Please advise.

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Lipid profile is ok. Consult Dermatologist. ...  Read More

Water discharge from eyes n Itching in the corner of earlier little bump on lower eyelid corner of the eye. Now outside eye also some itching in night. How to treat it without antibiotics?

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May be allergic in nature. Pl use antihistamine. Pl consult. Pl also consult Dermatologist. ...  Read More

I had stye on my eyelid before that I was riding bike an insect get in my eyes. Now stye is disappear but there is itching in my left eyes and some white discharge come from it. I'm using refresh liquigel eye drop but it irritate eyes after water comes from my eyes . I don't want to use antibiotics

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Pl consult with pic. ...  Read More

We have noticed some very small blister like spots on the forehead and upper skin of eyelid. Don't know how it came. What can it be? And how can it be cured?

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Small cluster of tiny white/yellowish bumps on the upper eyelid, close to the inner side since last 10 days. no paining and no itching.pic is attached any specific cream to apply

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Small cluster of tiny white/yellowish bumps on the upper eyelid, close to the inner side since last 10 days. no paining and no itching.pic is attached

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Consult your dermatologist ...  Read More

My eyelid started to itch after sweat mixed with mascara and I stepped into cold environment and while I rremoved after noticing swelling. I had been having allergies on and off after visiting bangalore recently where skin in eye regions and lower lip had become dry and flaky and was using chlorocol-h prescribed one month back for similar issue but

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Padt 2 -3 days i could see a small bump near eyelash off the upper eyelid. Today it is very much swollen. She is 4 year old. Please suggest if it will go on its own? Its become pink/reddish . Now looks more swollen than 10 hrs ago. Place suggest what to do next

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There is infection. She needs antibiotic eye drops and May be oral antibiotics. Pl consult ophthalmologist at the earliest. ...  Read More

My eyelid is swollen from the inner side(closer to the nose) the right eyelid only. It's been swollen for 2 days. It's red and a little painful. What do I do?

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Could be infection. Please consult online to address your concerns ...  Read More

I have a pimple on the inner part of upper eyelid Sometimes there is light itching and burning What can i do?

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If the boil is painful, it indicates infection please cancel for proper treatment ...  Read More

I had itching in my eyes so i rubbed them quite often due to which my eyelids have wrinkles and folds .... pls help ... one dr . Suggest hydrocortisone cream but i cant see much effect.... kindly help Me if there is any genuine dr. Pls ... attached a photo below

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Hi there. Happy to help! It’s important to address the eye allergy first. Depending upon the severity of the allergy, sometimes either a topical antihistamine (-/+ oral antihistamine) would suffice fo ...  Read More

Can anyone help with what is on eyelid suddenly came 4 days ago ? Am worried please suggest medicine or cure any home remedy for it.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

There are tiny bumps above my eyelid at first i thought its pimple or dryness but its many days didn't vanish also first it was on left eye then slowly it s there on left as well what's the problem and how can we cure it

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Its seborrhic dermatitis ...  Read More

My right eye has been twitching for 4 days. It stops in between and then starts again, especially in the morning right after waking up. I’m also confused because I’m taking meditation for my neck problem — is this happening due to the medicines I’m taking, or is it related to the neck issue itself? My Vitamin B12 is 198. I h

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In most of the cases eyelid twitching occurs due to eye strain Please consult for further treatment ...  Read More

My 2 year old daughter is having swelling in upper and lower eyelids. There is no pain or irritation. But this started 3 months ago with the left upper eyelid, that has gone but again came up in the right upper eyelid. Now in lower eyelids. What is this? How to make it go away?

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Seems to be a chalazion. You need to visit an ophthalmologist for consultation. For now try cold compressed two to three times a day. Keep the child hydrated and you can put CMC eye drops for keeping ...  Read More

Swelling and sty on upper eyelid. Not painful But hurting. Hot or cold pack to use? Any application needed?

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Please consult an Ophthalmologist. A stye which is not painful is a cyst which should be removed completely. It will not be affected by hot and cold compressed. ...  Read More

Hello, I have dry, red, flaky skin on both my eyelids and under my eyes. It started on my eyelids about 6 months ago after a makeup artist applied false eyelashes and some glue got on my lids. The under-eye dryness began 2-3 months ago. These areas sometimes itch, and the dryness, redness, and flakiness keep coming back. I have tried moisturizers

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I’m currently taking Dedep Plus as prescribed. Since starting it, I’ve noticed that when I wake up, it’s very difficult to open my eyelids — they feel heavy, and I feel drowsy and tired in the morning. Earlier, I could open my eyes normally. Could this be due to the medicine? Would it be okay if I take half a tablet or chang

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Hi.. yes it could be due to medicines. You may need to adjust the timings of taking medicines. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Sharing the query with picture.. my wife has these white deposit on right eyelids.. hard in touch.. what is this and which doctor can help to remove this derma or optha..

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Needling might be required Kindly consult a dermatologist ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I woke up with swelling in my left lower eyelid. What should I do? I'm taking escitalopram 5mg at night. Is swelling related to escitalopram? Image attached for reference

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Consult online. Tell your doctor since how long have you been taking escitalopram. If not associated with any breathing problems, you may discontinue escitalopram for a few days and then restart at a ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I woke up with swelling in my left lower eyelid. What should I do? Image attached for reference

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Could be a stye or an allergic reaction. Can use ice compression for today and if no relief till evening consult your ophthalmologist ...  Read More

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