Milia are small, bump-like cysts found under the skin. Giveaway is closed! Milia (aka milk spots or oil seeds) are those hard, tiny little white bumps you usually find around the eye area, and they are often mistaken for stubborn whiteheads. Though they are common in newborns, they can appear on people of all ages. […]
Milia are formed when keratin (a substance produced by the skin) becomes entrapped beneath the outer layer of the skin, forming a tiny cyst. Its pearly appearance is unmistakable, which distinguishes them from simple whiteheads or closed comedones. Primary or secondary milia in an adult may disappear on their own, but if not, your electrologist […]