Milia ( sing. milium, from the Latin millet seed) are small epidermal inclusion cysts ( sometimes erroneously called sebaceous cysts). Milia are totally, benign, tiny keratin-filled cysts. They form when the follicular orifice ( pore) is clogged. For physicians who might chance on this answer,... more
Best way to get rid of under eye milia?
I get a lot of tiny little white bumps under my eyes. Could it be milia? How can I get rid of them?
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6 answers to “Best way to get rid of under eye milia?”A: Salycylic Face & Body Wash for prevention
Hello MK, I would also recommend that once you have the milia extracted you consider using a salycylic acid facial & body wash. With consistent use you can help prevent future milia from forming. A Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) based lotion can also help keep your skin clear from blemishes. Take Care, Dr. Jafri
A: Extraction is the simplest and most effective away to remove milia.
I agree with the posted comments by the other physicians. Milia, more commonly know as a whitehead, is a ordinary problem. It is easily treated by using a sterile small gauge needle to unroof the lesion followed by extraction of the contents. It should heal with minimal-to-no scarring. The treatment of milia... more
A: Milia extraction
Unroof them with a small needle and what's inside will come out. You can either let it do it on its own, or use a comedone extractor.
A: Extract the milia
We see milia frequently in dermatology. The best and simplest method is to take a tiny needle or scalpel blade and nick the milia and then use a comdone extractor to remove the contents. It should heal beautifully and not leave any scarring. Take care, Dr. Groff
A: Not too many alternatives
Milia often appear as little whiteheads that have retained skin appendages in them. The best and slowest treatment is to unroof them with a very fine needle.
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11 May 2009
I've unroofed them and squeeded them and they just bleed!!!
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20 Jun 2009
the dermatologist who is recommending benzoyl peroxide for milia is way out of line here..why cant derms just get off this harsh chemical which does more harm in the long run. milia is not caused by bacteria but by a clogged pore...this can easily be remedied with something with AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids) or an over the counter retinoid..this over time will increase cell turnover and unclog pores gradually making the milia push itself out of your skin and reducing the chance of more milia forming on the skin. you can also consider a simple extraction by a derm but do consider that the milia came from an underlying issue and you may want to consider adding a product with AHA's...BHA's or a retinoid