milia are tiny, white or yellowish bumps that appear on the skin, most commonly around the eyes, cheeks, nose, or forehead.
🧴 What milia are
- Small, hard cysts filled with keratin (a skin protein)
- Usually 1–2 mm in size
- Not painful, itchy, or dangerous
- Often look like “white seeds” trapped under the skin
👶 Who gets them
- Newborn babies (very common and harmless)
- Adults, especially due to skin damage or skincare products
🌿 Common causes
- Dead skin cells trapped under the skin
- Heavy or oily skincare products
- Sun damage over time
- Skin injuries (burns, blisters, or irritation)
- Sometimes no clear cause
🧠 Types
- Primary milia: appear naturally (common in babies and adults)
- Secondary milia: form after skin injury or inflammation
🧴 Treatment options
Milia often go away on their own, but persistent cases can be treated with:
- Gentle exfoliation (retinoid creams)
- Chemical peels
- Sterile extraction by a dermatologist
- Laser treatment in stubborn cases
⚠️ What NOT to do
- Do not squeeze or pick them (can cause scarring or infection)
- Avoid harsh scrubbing
🧠 Simple idea
Milia are harmless tiny skin cysts caused by trapped keratin, not acne or infection.
If you want, I can explain how to prevent milia with skincare routines, or how to tell the difference between milia, whiteheads, and acne.
