What causes fatty granules on the eyelids?

Fatty granules on the eyelids may be caused by physiological factors or pathological factors, such as hormonal imbalances or skin allergies.

1. Physiological Factors

This may occur due to high environmental temperature and humidity, or long-term consumption of spicy and irritating foods such as hot pot with chili peppers, which can affect sebaceous gland secretion.

2. Pathological Factors

2.1 Hormonal Imbalance

Regularly consuming large amounts of greasy foods like fatty meat, or habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late may lead to hormonal imbalances. This can increase sebum production by sebaceous glands, causing oil buildup around the eyes.

2.2 Skin Allergy

Using substandard cosmetics or exposure to allergens such as pollen or dust mites may trigger skin allergies, leading to clogged hair follicles and sebaceous gland openings due to excess oil.

In addition, conditions such as sebaceous cysts could also be responsible. It is recommended to seek timely evaluation and accurate diagnosis.