Normal to extract milia on eyelids?

I have milia on both my upper and lower eyelids. They have been there for 10 years now. I have maybe 15+ on each eyelid. Is it a normal practice to extract them when its located on such a sensitive area?

1 answer to “Normal to extract milia on eyelids?”

A: More Diffcult But Can Be Done

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

    It is obviously more difficult to extract milia from these areas. I have found that using an 11 blade and forceps useful. I cannot imagine trying it with a comedone extractor, a device otherwise utilized.    I would switch your eye shadow. It seems like it might be clogging your... more

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