By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, RD. Updated June 27, 2016. Learn how to prepare for colon cancer screening during the day before your scheduled examination. The day before a colonoscopy, you will begin having only clear liquids, starting with either lunch or dinner.
In addition, UV light stimulates melanin cells in skin, causing them to darken; when this happens, you have a tan. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a safe tan. The UV light that burns or tans you damages skin cells in ways that can accelerate skin aging, and even increase your risk of developing skin cancer. There are two kinds of UV light: Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB).
Answer. Questions about the eye or changes in vision are best answered by an ophthalmologist. Depending on the circumstances, a dermatologist may also be able to help evaluate the skin near the eyes. There are several different things that can cause 'bumps' on or near the eyelids. First, there are tiny oil glands within the skin of the eyelid that help provide lubrication to the eye. Bacteria from the skin can infect these oil glands similar to acne pimples on other parts of the face or body. On the eyelid, this kind of bump is called a stye. Styes are usually reddish and may be painful. Whitish, painless bumps on the eyelids can also be caused by small collections of a protein under the skin. These cysts are called milia and can often be found on newborn babies, in addition to areas around the eyes, nose, and mouth in adults.