Eyelid Bump Causes, Treatments & More
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Causes of Eyelid Bumps
Styes usually develop when bacteria enter the eyes' oil glands, causing inflammation. Although unproven, it's believed that stress may play a part in the development of styes, as it can lower a person's immunity, making them more vulnerable to infections.
When a person's oil glands become blocked, a chalazion can sometimes form. This type of eyelid bump can also develop from styes that don't drain. Xanthelasma is caused by deposits of fat beneath the skin and can form without any medically related condition.
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