Skin Care
You Probably Have Milia — Here's What They Are and How to Treat ThemThis pesky skin problem is more common than you think — and can be tough to get rid of. Here, how to prevent and treat milia |
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"A milia is a small amount of grease that is plugged in the pore but in its own capsule — like a pearl," explains South Florida-based dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden, founder of Goldfaden MD Skin Care. These bumps most often show up on your cheeks and forehead, but can also appear on any part of your body, even your genitals (yikes!).
And, according to Goldfaden, 75 to 85 percent of women will get at least one milia in her lifetime. NYC based dermatologist Dr. Marina Peredo, at Skinfluence NYC, says these cysts are about one to two millimeters in size, and can also be caused by flakes of skin trapped in small pockets of the skin.
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