The difference between blackheads & milia
Do you know the difference between a blackhead and a milia?
Blackheads and whiteheads are also known as open and closed comedones. They are dilated pores that are plugged with keratin. Whiteheads are closed, meaning there is skin covering the comedone. Blackheads are open, exposed to air. Air oxidizes the keratin, causing it to turn dark.. black.
Milia are actually very superficial cysts. These are usually white firm small balls just under the skin surface. People try to squeeze them and most of the time they are resistant to this! This is because they are under the skin, and the surface of the skin usually needs to be nicked to expose them.
In both cases, blackheads and milia can usually be removed with a comedone extractor. In both cases, it is not necessary to remove them.. but most people want them off!
Hope this helps! Here are 2 blackheads and 2 milia extractions for you to observe!
Have a fantastic day!
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