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10 Feb 2009
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Fatty bumps under eyes
Good afternoon
I have just discovered that I have what appears to be tiny fatty bumps under my eyes - in the area where one would have dark rings under the eyes. What is this from, and what can I do to get rid of if??? I have seen elderly people with this (although bigger than what I currently have). I' m 38, and have always taken good care of my skin - no wrinkles yet.
Please help
many thanks
I have just discovered that I have what appears to be tiny fatty bumps under my eyes - in the area where one would have dark rings under the eyes. What is this from, and what can I do to get rid of if??? I have seen elderly people with this (although bigger than what I currently have). I' m 38, and have always taken good care of my skin - no wrinkles yet.
Please help
many thanks
Anti-ageing expert
Hi Lou, thank you for the question.
Your best option is to consult a dermatologist who can examine the areas of concern and advise you on the best treatment option.
There are a number of different possibilities for the tiny bumps:
Xanthoma is a fatty deposit that may be associated with high cholesterol levels
Various calcification nodules
Nodular elastoidosis: sun damaged skin and may be associated with acne like outbreaks
Sebaceous cysts and other cystic lesions
Typically surgery is required to remove these lesions.
Your best option is to consult a dermatologist who can examine the areas of concern and advise you on the best treatment option.
There are a number of different possibilities for the tiny bumps:
Xanthoma is a fatty deposit that may be associated with high cholesterol levels
Various calcification nodules
Nodular elastoidosis: sun damaged skin and may be associated with acne like outbreaks
Sebaceous cysts and other cystic lesions
Typically surgery is required to remove these lesions.
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