Have you noticed small white bumps on your face, especially around the eyes, cheeks, or forehead?
These tiny bumps, known as milia, are accumulations of keratin trapped under the skin.
Although not dangerous, they can be unsightly and cause discomfort to those who suffer from them.
Fortunately, there are natural and effective ways to treat them at home without having to see a dermatologist, as long as they are not inflamed or infected.
Trapped dead skin cells that form cysts below the surface of your skin cause milia. Your body naturally gets rid of dead skin cells by shedding them to make room for new cells to grow and take their place. When your old skin cells don’t fall off of your body, new skin grows on top of them and traps them underneath. Your dead skin cells harden and turn into cysts.
Additional causes of milia include:
Damage to your skin from an injury or sun exposure.
Long-term use of steroid creams or ointments.
A symptom of a genetic condition.
An autoimmune response.