Conditions
Milia Eyes
Milia are small white spots that usually appear around the eyes and eyelids. They are benign cysts that are filled with a protein called keratin, and whilst they are no cause for concern, some people do find them affecting their appearance, and so seek to get them removed. An exfoliating facial scrub can be used to remove smaller cysts, though a trip to the doctor in always advised. They are nothing to be worried about and are normally left untreated unless they are having a debilitating affect on the sufferer.
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i get these around my eyes and i just take a clean sharp pin and pierce the surface of the skin and extract the bump. its fast, easy and fairly painless.
Heyy, i'm a female and i'm 17. My doctor prescribed me to use PanOxly Gel 5% Nightly on my chest (inbertween my breasts) and on the face because of my spots. Its been around 8 - 10 months now and they are all pretty much gone. But in June of this year i noticed little white lumps (tiny) on my chest. I ignored them and unforunatley they have gotten a lot worse and even spread onto my breasts slightly. I went back to my doctor and they said it "Looked" like Milia & that i could try this other gel called Adalpalene 0.1% so i've now been using that. Its helped a little by making them a little smaller. But i've had them since june and its now demember. I got the other gell over a month ago and for about 2weeks now nothing more has happend. There is still the same amount of them just only slightly smaller. I really wouldn't be so bothered by it if it wasn't right down my chest. Its awful and i don't now what else i can do. I've never had anything like this. Any adivce?... Please.
hi i am 15 and i think i have milia spots on my penis but i dont not if i can tell can someone tell me the best way to find out thanks
I can't find a topic that covers what I am suffering with.I am 19 years old. For the past 3 or 4 years for no apparent reason I will lose my vision it usually lasts for about an hour and has lately got worse it used to partially go but no my vision completely goes. My Gp Said it's just migraine and to take paracetemol if I get a headache. But it's really getting me down now to the point of even leaving the house incase it happens. Do you know what it is and If there is anything I can do to help them?.
Hi, I'm 24 years of age don't really like too talk about this but I have milia all the way up my pennis and have done as long as I can remember guessing since I was around 12 years of age. It's totally covered even on my testicals. I have been to see my doctor three times about it in my life and all he ever says is there's nothing they can do. It might go away it might not and it's not contages so you will be fine! It's starting to leave scaring now and looks terrible. The worst thing is when you meet a new girl what do you tell them? The only person who's seen it is the doc. I don't even mention it! So stressed and really puts is down. Surely in this day and age Theres a cure. this is my only hope thanks
Ask your doctor for a referral to a dermatologist. A dermatologist will be able to remove them
i relly need help im 13 and i have them on my eyes and penis and scrotam im sscread to go to my gp but i was woundering if you could help plz
When I have them (always under my eye) I just sterilise a needle, puncture the skin on the bottom of the milia and gently squeeze the white stuff out. Usually leaves a small scab for a week but then it's all gone. Obviously if they're on your eyelids etc it's not a good idea to do that, and probably wouldn;t be great if you have multiple... but works a treat for the odd one!
Has anyone found anything that actually works for these milk spots? Mine are getting worse and spreading down my face which affects my confidence a lot , useless eye contact in interviews and hate people looking at me x
I'm the same way. Mine are all over my eyelids (top and bottom)and keep spreading down my face over time. It's been 11 years since they first showed up and only an octocular plastic surgeon has been able to provide any answers to how they may be treated. However, even he was skeptical about treatment due to the extremely sensitive area.
hi ive got these marks on my eye lids there not sore but dont look very nice had them over a year can you give me some advice please.
How do you completely get rid of milia spots on your arms? I have had them my whole life and i want to get rid of them forever.
I had this problem for years. I was told by the doctor to exfoliate a few times a week with one of those scrubbies or a wash clothe and then moisturize every day. Good luck..... It does go away, it just takes time.
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