Milia: Why Adults Get It and How a Dermatologist Helps

Have you developed small, whitish bumps on your face? These bumps may be milia, which are small bumps that contain keratin, a skin protein. You’ve likely seen milia on babies’ skin. Milia is very common in infants because their skin is still learning to slough off dead skin cells. While milia are common in infants, […]
Types of Milia and How They’re Removed

People know how to look for the telltale signs of acne. However, you might notice small, regular bumps found interspersed on your face. These bumps are neither red nor painful, so you probably won’t associate them with acne. Chances are these bumps are milia — small cysts that cause the skin to look slightly coarse. […]