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've had milia spots for years now and there really annoying me.. People don't think they are that visible but i do and just lately i seem to be getting more. I was basically just wondering why is this and what is the best way to fix. marcus
I have small ones around my eyes. they're not painful, but annoying to look at. I have gotten them on my face before too--I simply used a sterilized needle and lightly stuck it. A gently squeeze and the cyst will pop right out. They're very annoying though.
My 13 year old has them all over her face and she hates them.she has lost all confidence and is so withdrawn because. Of it.please please therehas to be a cure somewhere?
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i have them on my eye lids and my cheeks, i went to my doctor and he said just pop them with a sterile needle, not the best option as its very sore and quite dangerous when you have 1 eye closed, are there any creams for them? also are they hereditary, as my mum and sister have them also.
I have them on my cheeks and on large one on my left eyelid. About four years ago i went to a beautician and payed approximately £60 for all of them to be popped. This left me with a pizza face. My skin was blotchy and pierced afterwards and having so many removed from around my eyes was painful,making me feel quite sick. The spots came back quite quickly once my skin had healed and bigger than ever in some places. So it is not advised, especially around the eyes.
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i have similar spots on my stomach but only a few, should i be concerned?
i get them on my Testiculars what are they caused by and how do i get rid of these ?
not really, if they look the same as these millia, just use a gentle body scrub to get rid of them. i has the same problem on my upper arm but they have gone now. hope this helps!
i have the same on my vigina how are they treated and what are they ?
I ALSO HAVE THESE WHITE SPOTS AROUND THE EYE, PEOPLE COME UP TO ME AND KEEP ON ASKIN WHAT ARE THEY? THEY'RE REALLY PAINFULL WHEN I TOUCH THEM AND I JUS WANT TO GET RID OF THE THINGS FOREVER!!! :(
i also have 1 under eye and mine is painfull
i also have 1 under eye and mine is painfull
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I have these hard white lumps around the side of both of my eyes, what are they caused by and how do i get rid of these ?
Is it possible to get this condition on the end of your penis?
i have them umder my eyes have had them since i was a child very noticeable hat them been told to go for cholestral check
I have these around my eyes and starting to develop on my cheeks im quite young and have had them all my life so this affects my image alot and makes me quite self concious and ive seen a doctor who was no help at all and didnt even know what they were or how to treat them Ive tried taking a pin to them but its pretty painful is there anyway to get rid of them without getting them removed? i just want to get rid of them =(
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