Can Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) contribute to the formation of milia around the eyes?

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There is no established direct link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and milia around the eyes, as the most recent and highest quality study, 1, does not mention milia as a symptom of EDS. Milia are small, white, keratin-filled cysts that typically form when dead skin cells become trapped beneath the skin's surface. While EDS primarily affects connective tissues and causes symptoms like joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility, it is not known to specifically cause milia formation. However, some EDS patients may have altered skin properties that could theoretically influence skin cell turnover or healing processes, as mentioned in 2. If you have EDS and are experiencing milia, they are likely coincidental or related to other factors such as:

  • Sun damage
  • Skin care products
  • Genetic predisposition Treatment options for milia include:
  • Gentle exfoliation
  • Topical retinoids
  • Professional extraction by a dermatologist If you have EDS and are concerned about milia or other skin manifestations, it's advisable to consult with a dermatologist familiar with connective tissue disorders for appropriate evaluation and management, as suggested in 3 and 4.

References

Research

The dermatological aspects of hEDS in women.

International journal of women's dermatology, 2021

Research

[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome--20 years experience with diagnosis and classification at the university skin clinic of Heidelberg].

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2006

Research

The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.

Nature reviews. Disease primers, 2020

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