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Milia develop when skin flakes become trapped under the surface of the skin, according to the Mayo Clinic, or when keratin builds up and gets trapped. Some researchers recommend topical retinoid creams to get rid of milia. Retinoid creams contain vitamin A. This vitamin is essential to the health of your skin. Milia in newborns almost always resolve on their own without treatment. In adults this is much less often the case, and they’re commonly extracted or otherwise removed.
Facial peels that contain exfoliating ingredients may also help, but use with caution. Using a facial peel that’s too strong for your skin can cause more milia to appear. Common symptoms of a skin allergy include itching, redness, and swelling. While prescribed and over-the-counter medications can work to relieve these… READ MOREMilia occur most often in newborn babies. In fact, 40 to 50 percent of newborn babies have milia on their skin within a month of being born, according to a 2008 review. But milia can also affect children, adolescents, and adults.
Facial skin discolorations are common and are usually nothing to worry about. If you're noticing white spots on your face, here's what may be causing… READ MORE You should already be wearing sunscreen every day to protect the skin on your face from ultraviolet rays. An additional benefit of the right sunscreen can be a decrease in skin irritation that causes milia. Use any product that contains retinoid — or its lower-strength form, retinol — just once per day. Put it on when your face is scrubbed clean and dry. If your baby has recurring milia outbreaks, or if milia don’t go away, you may need to see a dermatologist.
Sebaceous filaments are natural, healthy skin features that help move sebum to the surface for moisturizing. Learn why you should leave them alone and… READ MORE The most skin-friendly sunscreens will have mineral oil as their base as opposed to other oils that may clog the skin. Read the ingredients of your sunscreen carefully to make sure it doesn’t contain anything you’re allergic or sensitive to.