An Explanation About Milia

What is Milia?

Seeing small white bumps on the face a person might think he/she has whiteheads. However, the tiny white bumps that are typically found on the face around the eyes, nose, or cheeks might be milia. 

As dermatologists have explained, milia cysts are not a form of acne or even related to acne. Milia cysts are tiny white bumps that contain built-up keratin just beneath the skin. They occur most commonly on the face around the eyes, nose, or cheeks due to the fact our face has a higher proportion of oil glands and people often apply many skin products and makeup. 

Milia is considered to be harmless and does not cause long-term complications such as infection or inflammation. Just do not pick at them. In some cases, milia will go away on its own. The length of time it stays on a person's face will depend on the person. 

As for treatment, a person can wait for it to go away or visit a dermatologist who can extract the milia. Doing it without a dermatologist can risk damaging the skin. 

A person can prevent having milia by just making some lifestyle changes. Replace skincare ingredients that might clog the pores. If a person experiences milia around the eyes, use a lighter, oil-free, and non-comedogenic eye cream. Also, try to avoid oily eye makeup removers. One option is to use a piece of fabric that can wipe away the entire makeup with only water. 

In any case, visit a dermatologist to be certain of what you have and to be certain of what best to do in order to get rid of them.