TREATED BY:
Electrolysis
WHAT IS MILIA?
Milia is the technical terms for small, pearly white bumps. They are superficial and most on the face, especially under the eyes. Though milia are not harmful, these frustrating bumps are incredibly stubborn.
It’s important to note that Milia are not spots (whiteheads), although they do look similar. Milia do not go red or become inflamed like spots because they are found on drier areas of your skin such as eyelids and are solid lumps of dead skin.
The good news is that we can remove these unsightly blemishes on your skin and advise you to prevent them happening again. At Premier Laser & Skin Clinic, our skin specialists can extract/remove milia simply and safely.
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CAN I USE MAKEUP OVER MILIA?
You can use makeup to cover the bumps caused by milia but you should use products that are hypoallergenic and won’t clog your pores, otherwise, you run the risk of encouraging further milia.
Heavy makeover restricts your skin’s natural exfoliation process and can lead to your skin drying out and dying.
If the dead skin cells can’t shed naturally and instead get trapped in pores, this will lead to milia. You may be advised to seek treatment first in order to remove the problem and then carry out a healthy skincare routine regularly in order to avoid repeat breakouts.
WHAT CAUSES MILIA?
Milia is caused by a build-up of dead skin cells that have not shed properly and cause damage to the skin. This can be caused by a number of reasons including:
- Sun damage
- Skin resurfacing treatments such as Dermabrasion
- Burns to the skin
- Skin conditions such as Epidermolysis Bullosa or Cicatricial Pemphigoid
- Excessive use of steroid creams
- Natural ageing as the skin loses some of its exfoliation properties
HOW TO PREVENT MILIA?
Regular exfoliation of the skin can help to reduce milia, as well as a bespoke skincare regime designed for your skin. If you continue to suffer from milia, please get in contact with our team and we will be able to advise on a number of treatments suitable to remove milia.
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