Causes and treatments for Milia
What is Milia? Milia are tiny, white cysts that feel quite spiky to the touch. The cysts are made up of keratin which is what the skin cells are made up of and occur when keratin becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin. It is a sign of local keratinisation malfunction. Milia usually occurs around the eyes, cheeks, and nose. They can appear as a single milium or a cluster called milia. What causes Milia? The actual cause of milia varies from person to person and there are a number of theories for the causes of milia. I have seen milia on people with a history of long-term sun damage. The documentation I have read indicates that milia may also be the result of local injury to the skin, rashes, such as rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, allergic reactions and irritation from harsh products or long-term use of steroid creams. Milia may also occur in some people following skin resurfacing procedures, such as microdermabrasion or laser resurfacing. How to treat and rem...
