{"id":3895,"date":"2022-12-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=3895"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:36:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:36:31","slug":"ask-a-dermatologist-what-is-milia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-what-is-milia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask A Dermatologist: What Is Milia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ASK-A-DERMATOLOGIST_-WHAT-IS-MILIA_1-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3897\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-default is-layout-flex 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Milia?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever noticed a handful of small white bumps on your skin \u2013 around your nose or forehead, on your cheeks, around your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-do-i-really-need-a-separate-eye-cream\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"830\">eye<\/a> and eyelids \u2013 that look like whiteheads, but just won\u2019t pop? It could be milia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of (mis)information out there about milia. But don\u2019t worry, we tapped our expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dermatology Team<\/a> for the lowdown on what they are, how to treat and prevent them and how to distinguish them from other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-where-do-my-spots-come-from\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2006\">blemishes<\/a> and cysts on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is milia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milia, the plural term for milium cysts, are white bumps that form on the skin, usually under the eyes, on the cheeks, forehead or around the lips. It\u2019s caused by a buildup of keratin underneath the surface of the skin. Keratin, a strong protein, is found naturally in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/the-science-of-your-skin\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3789\">skin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-how-to-look-after-your-hair-and-scalp\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3453\">hair<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/bodycare-strawberry-legs-stretch-marks-and-more\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3338\">nail<\/a> cells. Milia is common in newborn babies, known as milk spots, but someone of any age and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/get-to-know-your-skin-type-dry-oily-combination-and-more\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2567\">skin type<\/a> or tone can get them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are milia the same as whiteheads and blackheads?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whiteheads and blackheads are completely different to milia, as they\u2019re a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/the-skin-and-me-guide-to-acne\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"467\">acne<\/a>. Whiteheads are closed comedones (the term our Dermatologists use for spots, science fans), usually containing a buildup of dirt, oil and bacteria. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/five-things-to-know-about-blackheads-and-influencers-who-understand-acne\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2478\">Blackheads<\/a> are open comedones, and the same buildup gets oxidised by exposure to the air, giving them their \u2018black\u2019 appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cMilia are essentially small cysts. They\u2019re very common and look like small pearly white bumps on your skin.\u201d<\/p><cite>DR MALVINA CUNNINGHAM<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With even a small amount of pressure, you can pop or squeeze blackheads and whiteheads. Milia are a lot tougher, and no matter how much you squeeze (and we don&#8217;t recommend you do!), they usually won\u2019t budge. While they\u2019re alike in structure (skin that\u2019s covering a clogged pore), that\u2019s where the similarities stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is there a way to prevent milia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any dermatologist will tell you that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1954\">retinoids<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-acids-guide-ahas-bhas-and-your-routine\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2510\">exfoliants<\/a>, as part of your usual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-build-a-skincare-routine\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3629\">skincare routine<\/a>, can help to keep milia at bay. Regular use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a>, for example, can help to keep milia from forming on the skin, in the same way it prevents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/the-skin-and-me-guide-to-acne\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"467\">acne<\/a>. Retinoids like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a> increase skin cell turnover, ensuring a renewed skin surface and clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-can-i-shrink-my-pores\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3206\">pores<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cMilia do not need to be treated, however there are a number of options available to treat and prevent them if you like.\u201d<\/p><cite>DR MALVINA CUNNINGHAM<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Jason Thomson, Head of Medical, tells us \u201cYou don\u2019t need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-acids-guide-ahas-bhas-and-your-routine\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2510\">exfoliate<\/a> every day \u2013 doing so, you run the risk of over-exfoliating your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2634\">skin barrier<\/a> if you do, which can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/managing-prescription-skincare-side-effects\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1293\">irritation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skin-and-me-stories-beyond-purging-with-stephanie-wyatt\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1838\">breakouts<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exfoliation can be done chemically, using acids such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-acids-guide-ahas-bhas-and-your-routine\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2510\">AHAs and BHAs<\/a> that gently dissolve the bonds holding together the dead skin cells such as glycolic, salicylic and lactic acid; or physically &#8211; using scrubs, brushes or tools that physically remove the dead skin cells.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cYou don\u2019t need to exfoliate every day. If you do, it can lead to irritation and breakouts.\u201d<\/p><cite>DR JASON THOMSON<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleansing is the most important step in your routine, and generally should be done every day. It\u2019s also a good idea to stick to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-comedogenic-and-non-comedogenic-products\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2600\">non-comedogenic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/how-to-build-a-skincare-routine\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3629\">skincare<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-the-sun-guide-freckles-sun-spots-spf-and-makeup-know-how\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2473\">sunscreen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/all-about-the-base-skincare-and-makeup-tips-for-the-party-season\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1733\">makeup products<\/a>, as these don\u2019t clog pores which lead to milia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/the-skin-and-me-guide-to-acne\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"467\">acne<\/a> and congested skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the best method for milia removal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention can only do so much, and if milia appear you might find yourself tempted to squeeze them \u2013 please try not to! Milia removal at home isn\u2019t recommended, as scraping and squeezing something that won\u2019t go can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/managing-prescription-skincare-side-effects\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1293\">irritation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/acne-scarring-explained\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1163\">scarring<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Malvina Cunningham, Consultant Dermatologist, explains, \u201cMilia can be de-roofed with a sterile needle and extracted by an experienced professional. Other treatments include diathermy (a surgical technique which uses heat from an electric current to cut tissue or seal bleeding vessels or laser if milia are more extensive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by using a gentle exfoliant or a topical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/tretinoin-101\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3530\">retinoid<\/a> to help the milia fade. If you\u2019re not seeing results in a month of two, it might be time to visit a dermatologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is milia genetic?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! If your parents have milia, or other keratin-related skin conditions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/bodycare-strawberry-legs-stretch-marks-and-more\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/bodycare-strawberry-legs-stretch-marks-and-more\/\">keratosis pilaris<\/a> \u2013 overproduction of keratin causing rough, bumpy skin on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/bodycare-strawberry-legs-stretch-marks-and-more\/\">arms and legs<\/a> \u2013 then it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll get it too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Milia takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most skin goals, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1954\">topical retinoid<\/a> \u2013 like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a>, is your best bet at preventing milia. Keeping your skincare and makeup routines simple too (huzzah for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/what-does-skinimilism-actually-mean\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1113\">skinimalism<\/a>!), works also.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, there\u2019s nothing wrong with having milia, so if you have them and don\u2019t want to get rid of them, that\u2019s perfectly fine. Milia are harmless and they don\u2019t have any nefarious effects on the skin. 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