Eyelid Bump Causes, Treatments & More
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Possible Complications of Eyelid Bumps
Although it's rare, a stye that simply won't go away could be a sign of skin cancer of the eyelid. If cancer is suspected, doctors perform a surgical biopsy to see whether the infection has spread beyond the eyelid.
A more frequent complication associated with styes is that they can sometimes develop into a chalazion, which can cause corneal irritation and cosmetic deformity. Complications of xanthelasma can include the absence of normal amounts of melanin, although this is rare.
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