What are Milia?

Milia are tiny cysts that manifest as small, white or yellow bumps on the skin's surface, measuring one to two millimeters in size. These dome-shaped bumps are often mistaken for whiteheads, although they differ in their composition. Milia occur when keratin, a strong protein found in skin tissues, hair, and nails, becomes trapped beneath the skin. In contrast, whiteheads contain dead skin cells, bacteria, and sebum.

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Although milia are generally not itchy or painful, they can cause discomfort when irritated by rough sheets or clothing. These little white bumps may affect one's self-confidence and self-esteem, leading to a desire for their removal. Milia commonly appear on the face, lips, eyelids, cheeks, and occasionally on other body parts or along the nasal crease in young children. While milia can affect individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and genders, they are more prevalent in newborn babies.

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