I Have A Lump In My Eyebrow

So, I was casually checking myself out in the mirror the other day - you know, just to make sure my eyebrows were on fleek - when I noticed something. A little... bump. In my eyebrow. Now, I'm not one to panic, but I was like, "Hey, what's going on here?"

First thought? "Oh great, I've finally reached that age where my body starts sprouting random lumps and bumps." I mean, let's face it, we've all been there, right? One day you're a spring chicken, the next you're finding mysterious growths all over the place.

Let's Get Google-ing

So, I did what any millennial would do. I hit up Google. "Eyebrow lump," I typed, and let me tell you, the internet is a scary place. WebMD had me convinced I had some rare, incurable disease within seconds. I was ready to call the CDC.

But then I remembered, I'm not a doctor. And neither is WebMD. So, I took a deep breath, closed about a hundred tabs, and decided to approach this like a rational human being.

What's an Eyebrow Lump, Anyway?

Turns out, eyebrow lumps are actually quite common. They can be caused by a variety of things - from ingrown hairs to cysts to even stress. Who knew stress could manifest in our eyebrows? I mean, I've been stressed about my eyebrows looking good, but that's a different story.

Lump On Eyebrow Bone – What Causes A Lump On The Eyebrow With Bruising

Anyway, the point is, it's not always something to worry about. But, and this is a big but (no pun intended), it's still important to get it checked out. Because while it might be nothing, it could also be something. And isn't it better to be safe than sorry?

Off to the Doc

So, I made an appointment with my dermatologist. I mean, if anyone knows eyebrows, it's them, right? I walked in there like I was going to a job interview, all nervous and sweaty. But my dermatologist? She was cool as a cucumber. She took one look at my eyebrow and said, "Ah, just a sebaceous cyst. Nothing to worry about."

And just like that, my world didn't end. Turns out, it was just a little bump of sebum - that's oil, for those of you playing at home - that had built up under my skin. Gross, I know, but at least it wasn't something serious.

Sebaceous Cyst Eyebrow at Phoebe Reddall blog

So, What Now?

My dermatologist told me she could remove it, but it's not necessary. It's not causing me any pain or discomfort, so I'm just leaving it be. I mean, it's not like it's in a visible spot or anything. I could probably grow a whole garden of eyebrow lumps and no one would be the wiser.

But seriously, folks, if you find a lump anywhere on your body, don't ignore it. Get it checked out. It's always better to be safe than sorry. And who knows, maybe you'll just end up with a funny story to tell, like I do.

So, that's my tale of the eyebrow lump. Moral of the story? Don't panic, but don't ignore. And always, always remember to check your eyebrows. You never know what you might find.