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The most common benign eyelid growths include:
- Sty (Hordeolum)
A sty is an abscess of an eyelid oil gland. The infection progresses rapidly, and the lid becomes red, swollen, and very tender. Fortunately, most stys are short-lived and drain spontaneously within 24-72 hours. Any swelling that persists much longer is probably not a sty.
- Chalazion
- Sweat gland cyst
A sweat gland cyst appears as a round, shiny, transparent lump along the edge of the eyelid, often near the tear duct. Removal is curative.
- Inclusion cyst
An epithelial inclusion cyst is a white, painless enlargement on the eyelid skin. While it has no malignant potential, it may be difficult to distinguish from basal cell carcinoma on appearance alone. If so, a biopsy is indicated.
- Nevus
A nevus is a flesh-colored painless growth within the lash line that may exist for many years with only slight enlargement. A nevus that darkens or begins to grow noticeably should be removed.
- Keratosis
A keratosis is a build-up of tissue and keratin (a protein) that may exist in a variety of forms. Most keratoses are entirely benign, but some are considered pre-malignant because they may degenerate into basal or squamous cell carcinoma. Protein flaking off the lesion may cause eyeball itching. Removal is straightforward.
- Other
Other eyelid lumps and bumps may be caused by virus infections, warts, skin tags, etc. Because such lesions frequently cause eye irritation, look bad, and may be difficult to distinguish from early eyelid skin cancer, removal is generally advised.
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