Skin Care

You Probably Have Milia — Here's What They Are and How to Treat Them

This pesky skin problem is more common than you think — and can be tough to get rid of. Here, how to prevent and treat milia

by Allie Flinn | COMMENT

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So, You Have Milia. Here's How to Treat Them Now that you're probably scrutinizing your face in the mirror looking for signs of milia, it's time to warn you: If you find any, "above all, do not try to extract them at home," says Peredo. Treating milia takes a certain finesse that your fingernails just can't provide.

"Milia are much deeper than blackheads and require a puncture to the skin to remove, not just pressure with an aestheticians tool," adds Tanzi. So, put away your blackhead extractor. In case there was any doubt in your mind that picking milia is probably worse than picking at a pimple, Goldfaden adds that doing so can lead to infection and scarring (and, you won't even get the satisfaction popping a pimple may bring, as, again, it takes a puncture to the skin to actually remove milia).

Peredo recommends over-the-counter home peels, which will dissolve the top layer of your skin safely and without irritation. Hernandez adds, "Unfortunately, once you have milia the only thing you can do that may help is scrub your skin with a gentle exfoliator on a daily basis to minimize the milia from growing larger." She recommends L'Oréal Paris Go 360 Clean Deep Exfoliating Scrub, $4.99.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Here's What to Do If You Want Milia Gone for Good

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