They appear when dead cells become trapped beneath the surface of the epidermis. Unlike typical blemishes, they do not contain liquid sebum but rather small accumulations of keratin, a substance naturally present in the skin.
They are often noticed:
around the eyes
on the cheeks
on the front
sometimes on other areas of the body
Although their appearance may be alarming, specialists remind us that they are generally harmless. These small skin lesions are common and are among the usual skin problems .
Why you absolutely must not pierce them
Faced with these small white dots, the temptation is great to press them like a classic button.
But that's precisely the mistake dermatologists recommend avoiding.
Unlike common blemishes, milia are located beneath the skin's surface. Squeezing them or attempting to remove them with makeshift tools can cause:
skin irritation
