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Bumps Under the Eyes: Syringomas, Milia and When to Remove Them
Syringomas are small skin-colored bumps that grow symmetrically under the eyes. They are not acne, so acne creams do nothing – knowing this saves you money on the wrong products.
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🔎 How to recognise it
- 1–3 mm skin-colored or yellowish bumps, symmetrical under the eyes
- Painless, no itch, nothing to extract
- Increase with age, more visible on dry skin
⚠️ Causes
- Overgrown sweat-duct cells (syringoma) – partly genetic
- Different from milia (white keratin cysts) and warts (HPV)
- Not caused by cosmetics or hygiene
✅ The 4-step routine for syringomas / milia
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🧼 Eye-area care
Thorough makeup removal, a light non-comedogenic eye cream.
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💧 Mild retinoid support
0.1–0.3% retinol around the eyes softens milia and small bumps over 3–6 months.
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🎯 Clinic removal
Electrocautery, CO2 laser or TCA are the only definitive fixes; choose a reputable dermatology clinic.
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🛡️ After removal
Barrier-repair cream and strict sun avoidance for two weeks to prevent marks.
🎁 Eye-area care & recovery products
The full 4-step kit, used in the order above. Total $95.98
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Do syringomas go away?
No, they persist and may multiply; only intervention reduces them.
Does any cream remove them?
No cream removes true syringomas; only small milia respond to retinol.
How much does removal cost?
Typically $50–150 per session at a dermatology clinic depending on count; avoid spas without a doctor.
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