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









1 post
11 May 2009
I've unroofed them and squeeded them and they just bleed!!!
30 posts
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