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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HI Lisa
It sounds like you have a condition i also have – Keratosis Pilaris.
Google away….
hi
I have had these white milia spots for years and from what I know try avoiding oily products (ie facial creams without oil)on the face due to the natural oils your skin produces – it does help and use the most gritist facial wash.
hi,ihave quiet a few white spots just under my eyes and on my cheeks.Ive tryed facical wash and they just seem to get bigger or i get more of them i fed up with them,i try facial masks as well nothing seems to work plesae help me!!
Aslo my daughter who is six has them to around her eyes and checks
hi, i have quite a bit white spot in the inner corner of my eye i was wondering how they get removed and if they will leave a scar?
Hi i am a 16 year old female. I have noticed a year ago tiny white pimple like specs on the inside of my upper lip covering either side apart from the middle. Is this normal? What is this caused by and how can i treat it. They dont hurt or pop, they are not visable as they are inside the upper lip. Im worried incase it is serious please help.
hi. i have white spot like things on my cheek! i have three of them now! and there not attractive at all. can this be melia or is that just on and around the eyes?? please help thanks!
i have white spots that flare up and down on the tops of my arms from elbow to sholder they do not cause any pain but i never get my arms out as people stare at them i am putting of my wedding plans as i cant find a wedding dress with sleeves pls help doctors wont help
hi.. im 14 and i have had these white spots since i was tiny! and they come off and its like a little round hard ball but then more and more appear, i HATE them, everyone i meet is always like 'what are those things around your eyes, they are really weird' and it makes me so self concious of them,
pleasseee help me… :(
Hi
Ive noticed recently that ive been getting lots of small white sopts under my eyes and across my eyelids. theyre not painful at all, but i am self concious about them, and find them embarassing. is there anything i can do to get rid of them?
i HAVE A TINY CLEAR SPOT ON THE WHITE OF MY EYE WHICH I AM AWARE OF ALL THE TIME AND MY EYES WATER QUITE A BIT. i DO SUFFER FROM ITCHY EYES AND HAYFEVER
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