Had anyone successfully got rid of eyelid milia?

[SilentBob]

I developed an unknown entity on my lower right eyelid approximately a millennia ago- google tells me it is a 'milia.' I was all for live and let live as it was teeny and didn't hurt and, let's be honest here, I'm quite the slattern!

Unfortunately, not only has the fucker grown but it has BROUGHT ALONG A FUCKING FRIEND! A teeny tiny little friend. I think milia one is hoping I won't notice milia two and soon I will be nothing but milia.

So, has anyone managed to get rid of these bastards themselves? I'm loathe to go to the gp unecessarily as they are effectively doing no harm but boy are they annoying to look at!

If it is milia - I find that if I gouge squeeze them, the next day they sort of give up and proffer up a perfect little pearl and then disappear.

If it is milia? Woah there, IF it is milia? If it isn't, then what the hell else might it be?!!! Hold on I'll attach a photo (beware, it won't be pretty!)

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Ooh no, ignore me.

I get the odd one on the top of my cheek bone. I wouldn't gouge one where yours is, obvs.

When I lived in a country where dairy was sparse I didn't get them, in UK I do. Might be worth considering how much dairy/cheese you are noshing on.

Oh, shit, Betty I am practically 90% dairy! (I am also a few days away from 40 so feeling a little discombobulated and 6 days away from starting weight watchers so am hoping to reduce that percentage soon!)

That is milia. I'm not medical but due to location and colour I'd say it's product overload, as opposed to cholesterol.
I've removed my own with a sterile needle as described above.
Prob best to ask a GP though, or a derm.

Thanks, dont may I be stupid and ask what product overload is? Is that the moisturiser? I do use mascara as you can see but nothing else.

I absolutely, 100% cannot use anything that goes under the skin myself. So no sharps, I will pass out. Will the doctor/dermatologist/ beautician have to use one? (I haven't enquiried today as I planned as I had an unexpected day off work and have done nada!)

I'd guess yes to the moisturiser but have to add the usuals, I'm not medical, and am not in position to diagnose. However! As an avid sporner (I invented the word on here, fact) I'd say that is easily removable. The sad news is it will take some sort of instrument. Milia, by their nature, reside beneath the epidermis and require that layer to be removed before they can be taken out.
In my long experience they do not "work themselves out". It's simply not possible unless the layer of skin is removed first.

I would also add that multiple milia around the eye area can be a marker of high cholesterol. I wouldn't get too worried but I'd also get a blood test to be sure, if I were you.

Thanks dont and everyone! I will be milia free!!!

Just seen your pic and tbh I've never had them on the waterline like that before - mine are always top of cheek/orbital bone area (which absolutely do work themselves out as the skin renews over time!).

Can you see a pharmacist or your GP for advice? That close to the eyes I definitely wouldn't want to be needling them myself.