Milia In The Face? This Is How You Can Get Rid Of These White Spots

Feb 15, 2019

Milia are small white granules that usually form around the eyes. They look like little white pimples. If you are also affected and would like to get rid of the grain-like growths, we can give you a few helpful tips.

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Milia, the fine round white grains, which usually form in the eye area, are known to many. They are also called skin semolina or semolina grains. If you look at it closely, these grains are actually tiny cysts that occur mainly around the eyes, but cannot be ruled out in other parts of the body either.

This phenomenon is neither dangerous nor do they belong to any form of skin disease. Milia are simply unattractive for most of those affected and therefore represent an exclusively cosmetic problem. With the right methods, however, the unwanted bumps caused by a mixture of keratin and tallow can easily be removed.

In medicine, a distinction is made between primary and secondary milia. For primary milia, the little growths form without a known cause. A connection to hormonal changes is suspected, but can as of yet not be confirmed. Primary milia occur particularly frequently where sweat glands can be found and do not heal on their own. Anyone who is annoyed by the white skin grit should consult a dermatologist who can easily remove it.

Secondary milia are usually caused by injuries to the skin. Cuts, abrasions or even sunburn and inflammation can cause it. The difference to primary milia is that secondary milia heal by themselves after a few weeks.

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If you only have a few milia, most of which are not around the eyes, a good cosmetician or dermatologist can help. The small grains are opened and emptied using a fine knife or injections.

If the milia are near your eyes, you should only have a dermatologist work on your face. Dermatologists often have special lasers that remove the grains harmlessly by removing the top layer of skin. The skin does not form crusts with this method and heals completely within a few days. In order to adequately protect the sensitive skin after this treatment, you should protect your face from the sun if it's going to be exposed to sunlight. Do not try to cut the little white grains out on your own to avoid further injuries and scars.

If your face is prone to forming milia, you should pay attention to your daily skin care. Make sure to clean your face thoroughly every day and avoid chemical and mechanical cleaning aids. The ingredients additionally irritate the skin and lead to increased sebum production. In this case, a mild brush is better suited for optimum cleaning. A very gentle cleansing gel can also be used to remove residues and impurities from the skin. Be careful, the wrong cleansing solution can actually accelerate the formation of milia. Wrong creams and peelings irritate the skin additionally and worsen the appearance of the skin.

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Peelings are usually a good method to remove the top layer of skin and thus clean the skin. However, this should not be used too often in order not to put too much strain on the skin. For a natural peeling, it is best to take a tablespoon of olive oil, natural yoghurt or honey and mix it with a little sugar. Another good solution is apple cider vinegar, which works wonders when diluted with a little water. Aloe vera gel also helps to open pores and cools and counteracts inflammation.

Unfortunately, babies are often affected by milia growth after birth. However, this usually heals within a few weeks and requires no further treatment. If the growths are very pronounced, visiting a paediatrician can help.

If you also suffer from milia, you now know how best to get rid of them. In any case, you really should avoid irritating them by pressing on or around them, trying to cut them out or similar methods to avoid further consequences. Show this article to your friends so they know what they can do against milia.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge and ability, but is of a general nature and cannot replace an individual consultation with your doctor in any way. Your health is important to us!