Milia removal

Causes of Milia

Milia form when flakes of keratin become trapped under the skin. Keratin is one of the building-block proteins of your skin. Keratin helps form the rigidity of your skin, and it’s tasked with offering a barrier of protection. So, when this strong protein becomes trapped within a pore, it creates a pearly bump — the milium.

Milia occur when the skin for some reason can’t expel the tiny flakes of keratin. The dead skin cells don’t slough away. Instead, they get caught under the new skin, harden, and form a milium. 
Milia can also happen because of: 

• Skin damage from something like a rash, an injury, or sun exposure
• Long-term use of steroid medications
• Your genes
• An autoimmune condition‌

You’re also at higher risk if you: 

• Don’t follow proper skin care
• Use cosmetics or makeup that clogs your pores
• Don’t get enough sleep
• Have skin conditions like dandruff, rosacea, or eczema

Milia removal 

It’s fine to let milia be. They’ll go away on their own after a few weeks or months. 
You may be tempted to pick at or pop the milia. This irritation may only make it worse and cause complications. Picking at the skin around the milia can lead to scarring or an infection. 

If the milia is bothering you there are a few options to try. A thorough consultation is needed so we can discuss the best possible treatment option for you .