A small pellet growing on the eyelid may be caused by fat grain, blepharitis, cystic swelling, etc. Patients can be treated with hot compresses on the eye, medication or surgery to improve the discomfort.
Lipogranules are small white particles generated during the process of skin self-repair due to skin damage caused by the injury of irritating ingredients in cosmetics. Patients with cellulite may undergo a doctor-supervised cellulite removal procedure to eliminate the small particles.
Patients with blepharitis may experience redness and swelling of the eyelids. In the early stages, patients can apply localized hot compresses to promote the absorption of inflammation, thereby accelerating the reduction of eyelid redness and swelling. Because blepharitis is a purulent inflammation of the eyelid glands, patients can use tobramycin ophthalmic ointment, levofloxacin eye drops and other medications as prescribed by the doctor in order to fight inflammation and reduce swelling. If the patient develops eyelid abscess, the abscess can be incised and drained.
Chalazion is also known as eyelid cyst, the patient eyelid may appear elevated swelling, the patient can feasible cystectomy, to promote the swelling to subside.
It is recommended that patients with elevated eyelid swellings be seen promptly for evaluation of their condition and treatment as prescribed by their physician.