Milia are white bumps that form when skin cells become trapped beneath the surface of the skin rather than exfoliate naturally. These trapped cells become tiny cysts that appear like white beads below the surface of the skin.
Milia can occur on the skin, or on mucous membranes such as the inner surface of the cheek or the vermillion border of the lips. It is common for milia to also show up on eyelids or the undereye area.
Treatment for Milia
Treatment options for milia include use of a topically applied exfoliator, such as a salicylic acid lotion, or extraction. Extraction involves removing a small part of the surface of the milia and extracting the contents with a comedone extractor.
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