How Do You Remove Milia? A Dermatologist Shares Milia Treatment & Prevention Tips | DERM CHAT

How can I remove my milia? What causes milia? Do certain skincare products cause milia? These are just a few of the common questions we get in our private Facebook group about those little white bumps on the skin called milia. That's why we spoke with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sheila Farhang to learn all about milia, including tips on how to remove milia and treat it at home.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
0:33 What is Milia?
02:31 Where Does Milia Occur?
03:14 More Causes
05:22 Genetics & Milia
06:02 Ethnicity & Milia
06:40 Does Skincare Cause Milia?
07:50 How to Prevent Milia
10:36 Skincare Ingredients
11:30 Physical Exfoliants?
12:37 Milia Extraction
13:08 In-Office Milia Treatments
14:57 Does Milia Go Away?
Thanks for watching! 💕
Image Citations:
Marie Lodi Published on Dec 23, 2019, et al. “The Ultimate Guide to Milia Under Eye Treatment.” RealSelf News, 1 Mar. 2021, www.realself.com/news/get-rid-of-under-eye-milia.
Millett, Christian. “Syringoma (Benign Neoplasm of Skin).” Dermatology Advisor, 13 Mar. 2019, www.dermatologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/dermatology/syringoma-benign-neoplasm-of-skin/.
Bolognia, Jean, et al. Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. 3rd ed., Elsevier, 2017.

[@CarolJoyable]

Let me save you time: you go to a dermatologist to get rid of milia. That’s the advice after watching this for over thirteen minutes!

[@hifzasajjad1995]

Thankss

[@maryjaneparker2210]

Thank youuuuuuuuuu

[@copydiva58]

THANK YOU!!!

[@octaviof.g.7316]

thank you

[@luckyme2636]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@DanielTAGyota]

7:42 your welcome. Edit: this is top comment for a reason, people want quick info and where to find it, very simple thought for the improvement of viewers experience

[@92hikhik]

Thank youuu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielleong6615]

Thanks!

[@bbgirl800]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Dolly19752]

You are a good human being 👏👏👏

[@lexi2706]

thank you!

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

Questions asked and answered in the video: 0:33 what is milia? 2:29 are milia only found on the face? 3:08 what causes milia 5:17 are milia caused by genetics 6:01 are certain ethnicities more prone to milia 6:41 do certain skincare products cause milia 7:50 how do you prevent milia from forming 10:17 what skincare products prevent and treat milia 11:27 are physical exfoliants okay to use if you have milia 14:09 will you always be prone to milia 14:56 does milia go away on it's own Hope was helpful🙂

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

What “are” milia. It is plural. This doctor doesn’t know correct terminology.

[@feliperamirez1585]

Thank you 😊

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@feliperamirez1585 of course🙂

[@fullcasitafullheart9476]

Thank you

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@fullcasitafullheart9476 of course!😊

[@Jaychangsgf]

This video was SO informative! I’ve had millia for a while and honestly didn’t know anything about it. I loved the way Dr Sheila spoke. She’s so knowledgeable

[@angiestevens3479]

Yassss! Finally going to get rid of my milia

[@adm6785]

I've had issues with milia since I was a teenager. Last year, I gave up sugar and am on a low carb diet. I haven't had a single issue with milia or oily skin since.

[@user-yn4vi6rc1x]

How many days u you did?

[@adm6785]

@@user-yn4vi6rc1x July 14th will be one year. 🎉 🎈 I noticed my issues with milia and oily skin improved within a couple months.

[@katherinem1924]

Can you eat milk and dairy while on this diet?

[@adm6785]

@@katherinem1924 You can if you don't have issues with dairy, but even if you don't have issues, people find they feel better when they limit it to small amounts or get rid of it completely since it can cause edema in a lot of people.

[@eiremerald]

Id' rather just have the milia.

[@ashkaur2657]

I have milia for so many years around my eyes. Aha and Bha from The ordinary works perfectly for me it takes time to shed but also prevent it from coming back.

[@santagribuska1506]

Really? I have just order BHA and I was wondering if that would help...fingers crossed 😇😅

[@ashkaur2657]

@@santagribuska1506 It will be, just be consistent in using it✌️

[@selinakyle156]

how do you use it? i have the aha/bha mask but the milia is only on my eyelids and i never use the mask there...would it be safe to spot treat them even though they are on a sensitive area?

[@ashkaur2657]

@@selinakyle156 well i get near the nose area.. wouldn’t recommend using around the eyes as it is very strong.. try using glycolic acid from ordinary around the eyes as it is gentle also works wonder.

[@selinakyle156]

@@ashkaur2657 yes,i thought so..tried the glycolic acid to spot treat them but it didn't do anything:(

[@cherylcro1]

Dr Sheila is very knowledgable and has amazing skin

[@Thereal_prettyinblack]

For years I have been fixing it for my partner, his sister and now our daughter. For some reason it runs in their family. Pin skin with a needle literally just on the top of it and gently rub away with a cotton bud. Sooner the better before it becomes bigger. No scars and skin heals in a day.

[@TheFantasyClinic]

I've been wearing contact lenses since I was 14 and i'm 48. A dermatologist once told me it was "protein deposits" from contact lense use...which is pretty much a less elaborate explanation than in this video. However, I found this video particularly informative since it's so common and obviously few people know much about "milia". Thanks! I thought I was developing old age cystic fibres which had me a bit worried....

[@mareezy]

I have it and I dont wear glasses or contact lenses.

[@NA-kf1yf]

I have it too I use both lenses and glasses and also tried leaving everything but same no joy.

People who suffered from milia 👇

[@MicaelaHoo]

I've had milia since I was a kid. I don't know why I'm so prone to it.

[@gp2671]

I have milia on my eyelids. Milia sucks!

@@gp2671 it’s also very painful if u self extract them

[@aparnamishra1]

I have milia😭😭😭😭😭

[@skk_6760]

@ yes i tried to poke it out and it was painfull

[@laureldonaldson5487]

This is the best explanation about Milia that I have seen/read. Excellent and thank you for the information.

[@belinporr6192]

Yessss!!!!! OMG I’ve been waiting for thisssss!!! Thanks Susan!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kckgirl182]

I'm learning so much from the comments as well!

[@7letters117]

I have had this forever! Since I was a little girl. I asked my primary doctor what it was once, and he just said it’s normal. Now that I’ve gotten into skincare and using chemical exfoliants, I had no idea they had disappeared! I used to pop them with a needle. Thanks for putting a name to this! Great info.

[@astridjaye6224]

What kind do you use ?

[@thotaveeranjineya1638]

Can u please say what did you use

[@gabrielasanchez2028]

which one do. you use?

[@user-dh2ni9ui5h]

@@thotaveeranjineya1638 prolly something with AHA

[@leslieholm9542]

I think she is correct about the dead skin buildup causing them. I notice on my clients they form in the sweat patterns of the face. On the bridge of the nose if you wear glasses, under the eyes if you have high cheekbones that hold sweat under the eye. If you use retinol and get facial peels regularly you will keep them at bay. But once they form a professional Esthetician should be asked to remove them. They will last for months. Sometimes getting larger.

[@diana6842]

I'm 61 and never had milia until last summer when I got about 3-4 on each eyelid and about 6-8 on other parts of my face. I had no idea where they came from, but figured out it was because I had started using facial oils for cleaning and moisturizing about 6 months before. After some research, I ended up with some tea tree oil, exfoliating wipes made specifically for the eye area. It took daily use for about 3 months for them to all go away.

[@lalala2763]

Ooo Which exfoliating wipes for the eye area did you use?

[@diana6842]

@@lalala2763 I started with Cliradex eye wipes, then later went to Mediviz eye wipes because they were less expensive (got both on Amazon - please read the reviews) The Cliradex are pretty strong, so squeeze out the excess liquid before wiping eyelids. You can cut these wipes in half and get twice as many uses per box. Just be consistent with using them while treating the milia. I haven't gotten any milia back after treating them with the wipes and I also stopped using facial oils. Another benefit of using the medicate eye wipes is it helped make my eyelids smoother and my dark circles seem to have improved.

[@heathersaylor3379]

Oh, this is EXACTLY the video I have been waiting for! Thank you SO much Susan!

[@sangmayday]

Dr. Farhang’s skin looks amazing!

[@veronicasantos2608]

Love this video! Very straightforward and informative. Thank you ❤️

[@joycej9415]

I had 4 milia and one got larger like a large pimple. My dermatologist removed it. He told me the other 3 were the same thing but still small and could grow or not. I started using Neutrogena retinol serum (blue capsules) and within about 2 weeks the the 2 small ones disappeared and then in another 4 weeks the last one washed away when I was washing my face.

[@kramznreb9657]

can u please teach me step by step i want to know how u do it. sorry for my grammar

[@lianaaaa5467]

how does wrinkle repair help with it🧍‍♀️

[@DrSheilaDerm]

That was so fun, Susan! Thanks for having me xoxox

[@kait9445]

You are seriously so pretty Susan! Another great video ❤️

[@arbitrary_artemis4658]

I've just recently noticed this stuff around my eyes so this was really helpful thank you

[@sophiehutchings748]

OMGGG this is the video I needed!!! So informative!! I have had a huge one on my cheek for years now, I think probably due to having eczema and struggling with what creams to use never using any AHA/BHA and I now have one right in the corner of my eye... waaa. I have some small little ones around my eyebrows too. I have been doing all these prevention tips for the past year or so now apart from using a BHA, I have the PC one arriving today! I have been using AHA but they haven't helped yet! Sounds like I finally need to book in to see someone to get rid of them. Thank you Susan & Sheila it was so helpful!

[@brittkam]

What an excellent informative video!

[@xxmidnight12xx18]

Oh my gosh, it has a name. I have some around my eyes and on some areas on my face and I hate how they look. I have the thing where the keratin builds up in the skin on my shoulders, legs, and probably everywhere else, and I’m just now learning that it’s not just me who has it and that there’s an actual reason for it.

[@e.starling141]

If you dont mind baby needles (tiny! ) there are things called lancets you can buy at the drugstore in a small box and you can use them to gently break open the milia so that you can express the material inside. I do this anytime i get one and its a little uncomfortable but it doesnt take too long and then its completely gone! If you want tips on how to do it let me know. But its a lot cheaper than going to a dermatologist and you get instant results. (I work in the medical field and with IVs, so needles dont bother me, so I understand if you wouldnt want to do it that way.) 😊

[@xxmidnight12xx18]

@@e.starling141 ok, thank you! I will definitely try it.

[@lisamorrow1655]

@@e.starling141 thanks for the lancet info! My husband is diabetic so we have lancets. Gonna try this on the ones that are not close to my eyes. Kinda hesitant about doing the ones there!

[@e.starling141]

@@lisamorrow1655 Youre welcome! I totally get that!! I hope it works out for you. 😊

[@annegray9750]

I think it's called keratosis pilaris on the rest of the body.

[@noun044]

Such an informative and much needed video. Both the ladies are SO beautiful. Not a single line or wrinkle, and so good for people who might be in their 40's. Thanks a lot for helping us all to know a bit more about our skin. 😊

[@danika181263]

They both have "not a single line or wrinkle" because they have so much botox in their faces .... they have no movement whatsoever, very unnatural looking 💛

[@SS11660]

@@danika181263 and lasers and peels etc.

[@r.k862]

@@danika181263 they have make up, i hate make up since it hides who the person really is

[@queenbeemo42]

I have found that Vitamin A is the secret. I don’t have them when I use high retinol products. Strangely enough, the Snail cream beauty products have kept me milia free.

[@stylepolice100]

This is so excellent really explains it all !!!!

[@jackie_0221]

I had a few milia under my eye. I started using Krave Beauty’s AHA toner every night and they slowly dissolved away. I would get a q-tip and slightly damp it with the toner then place it directly on the milia for about a minute. After a week the milia went away!

[@delynrainwater630]

Thanks for the tip! I just some of that recently I am going to try it.

[@omega5418]

THANKS! Mine is in the mail RN lol I heard it was a good starter AHA BHA. I'm excited to try this on my milia as well

[@teaaa8339]

Thanks for sharing I need to try this on mine!

[@maann89]

Do they stay away? I used the Ordinary Glycolic acid and they went away but the minute I reduced the amount I use cause my skin is sensitive to chemical exfoliators ,it seems to just come back :/

[@jackie_0221]

Ma Ann Yes! I exfoliate with an acid toner every other day (so about 3-4 times a week), and that ensures milia doesn’t grow back. The milia I had was directly under my eyeball, when I’d get facials my esthetician was uncomfortable removing it with any tool. I’m glad I found a toner that works to remove it safely.

[@DebbraLupien_AkashicRecords]

Thank you for the 411. I thought they were skin tags. Super helpful and much appreciated. 🙏🏻

[@ruchisankhyan9313]

Finally a video on milia have been suffering from it for a while

[@AQUARIANA02]

So what products exactly do u recommend

[@janedoe1404]

I had a milia on my lower lash line. I removed it myself with a sharp pointed scalpel. It was very scary, but I got it! Whatever you do point the scalpel away from your eyeball.

[@patriciaecampbell372]

😬😱💀

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

@@patriciaecampbell372 Too scary for me!

[@thespaceram2879]

Go to the dermatologist instead. You are going to seriously mess up your eye if you keep doing it and won't be able to see anymore.

[@aurelianlauer2638]

I'm really surprised that hormones weren't mentioned as a factor/cause of milia. The only times I've ever gotten them are when I'm pregnant!

[@nurayfuat2628]

I had a Millia on my eye lid Doctor grazed my eyelid And now I've ended up with a Tag on my eye lid I'd love to get it removed Feel nervous As this happened 20 years ago

[@lisamorrow1655]

I’ve started getting them since I was diagnosed with Hashimotos disease a disease of the thyroid. My T4 was too high and I don’t make any t3 and my T4 doesn’t convert to t3 so idk if it’s the meds that caused them or the disease itself! Anyone know the answer to that??

[@emmanebony]

Interesting. Makes sense on why I have gotten new ones since being pregnant 🙄

[@victoriouszainab948]

Thanks a ton for this episode. It was very informative

[@Sidneycozzoi]

The dairy thing is true. I was plagued with cystic acne from 12 to 27. I went vegan right before I turned 28 and I haven’t had a breakout since. I’m 41 now. I still get occasional hormonal acne but it’s like two or three little short-lived pimples around my chin and it’s not painful the way the constant giant pulsating cystic acne was. If you have painful cystic acne, do consider nixing dairy.

[@mygirldarby]

Yep, cystic acne can be an allergic reaction to dairy. It isn't always the cause, but it's easy to find out. Just stop eating dairy for a month or so and see if it helps.

[@christineguttilla6465]

Milia are not acne. This isn’t the same thing.

[@Monica-dj7ee]

Um does that include yogurt too🙁

[@leslieholm9542]

Yes you can form a scar spot if you attack and rip the skin to get the milia out but not so much if you make a tiny prick and force it out a little at a time. It will heal in a week with no scarring.

[@navyadhas1851]

I just did that. I've had that for few years and i was tired of it. I poked it with a needle and a small white ball kind of thing came out. Now i am worried about scarring 🤐

[@PYRO_MAPS]

@@navyadhas1851 can you please tell what happened about it? Is there a scar?

[@navyadhas1851]

@@PYRO_MAPS No scarring. It faded away in a week. And I poked it when it got big enough. Now I am free of it.😌

[@PYRO_MAPS]

@@navyadhas1851 Thank you for replying!

[@shellytaylor851]

My scar grew and grew over ten years from a tiny little dot to a nickel sized brown spot that is almost impossible to cover

[@Mystearicia]

I have milia on my eyelids, and started applying inkeylist's AHA and i do find it to be helpful

[@eyeamthateyeam86]

I have this on my eyelid as well, right above my eyelash line. I just woke up oneday and it was there. I want it gone now😫

[@leighboschen3399]

Hi!! What is inkeylist AHA. ? And where do I find it ? Thank you. !

[@madelinevandeven6627]

@@leighboschen3399 please tell where you get the product you mentioned. Thank you.

[@leighboschen3399]

@@madelinevandeven6627 I don’t even know what that product is !! Lol.. I was also asking what it is to the person above us that mentioned it. I never heard back but if I do I’ll be sure to answer you back .. !! I think I’ll Google it. !!! My granddaughters and estitician sp? Don’t kno if I spelled that correctly, a skin specialist. !!

[@adiluqman9698]

Finally exactly what i need

[@pintrk2380]

Wow I didn’t realise it is called Milia. Thanks for the information!

[@Nickywigs]

I am an African American, I have milia on my upper n lower eyes. My left eye: 9 upper /3-4 lower. My right eye: 2 upper/2 lower. I visited my dermatologist this morning, she referred me to a Ocularplastic. Summary: I Watch this video, read the comments. Conclusion: I used a sterilized sewing needle. ( sterilized with a lighter). I made a incision, I then proceeded to move the needle back n fort creating a opening then squeeze the milia out.

[@gp2671]

Thank you for making this video. I really appreciate it. I was thinking about purchasing these products: OLEHENRIKSEN Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser, The INKEY List Lactic Acid Serum, Paula's Choice, Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser, and/or VERSED Retinol Serum. I have milia on my eyelid and on my nose. I also have sebaceous gland prominence under my eyes. Do you think these products will help?

[@barbaravann5149]

Lovely info Ladies! Thank you!

[@dr_himshikha]

My skin is good except this one thing - Milia. I've always had them. So thankful for this video

[@superskinessentialsbyg9996]

HI Susan! What an amazing video!!! Thank you. I have just started my own KZbin channel and featured the NATURIUM Vitamin C Super Serum Plus on my recent video. This video you just featured on milia is really helpful to me bse my next video is on exfoliants. You continue to inspire and encourage me to keep learning and teaching. Much luv. G

[@kathyreis5248]

Thank you both! Can you please do a video on rosacea. Much appreciation and best to you both!

[@e.starling141]

I buy little lancets in a box and use those to open up the milia so that i can get it out. It works really well!! And i just throw the lancet away after 1 use. The needles are so tiny so it doesnt hurt too much. I just have to be very careful as most that I ever get are around my lower lash line. I just try to gently push it in at an angle (almost parallel to my skin) and then when i think I'm in it i gently pull up (or away from it) to basically rip it open. Then i can gently work it out with the lancet or squeeze it out. Its similar to what a dermatologist would do, if not using desiccation. And a lot cheaper.

[@jackmehoff6566]

Where can I get a lancet?

[@e.starling141]

@@jackmehoff6566 Any drugstore will carry them. Usually in the first aid section.

[@Ann-rl3wt]

I sterilize a small sewing 🪡 needle and do the same.

[@rebeccadockrey3663]

I do it with a hypodermic needle

[@judyanne3563]

@@jackmehoff6566 they are what diabetics use to poke themselves to take their blood sugar

[@camirose3009]

Good tips~i see many clients doing this at home and while they may be able to immediately remove the Milia they Do Not Understand they are causing microscopic hyperpigmentation scaring, that (w/o Spf) could be unsightly brown spots down the line.

[@frozenangell1]

i prefer having that scar rather thab having a milia

[@jenny9544]

i have syringoma.. wish she was able to talk about that as well... any info on how to get rid of it would be helpful! thanks!!

[@kckgirl182]

Same!

[@violetviolet888]

KZbin search: HOW TO TREAT SYRINGOMA (Natural Remedies & Medical Procedures) youtube(dot)com/watch?v=DwygJeQ0iWc

[@jenbrooks7656]

Gosh her skin is flawless. 😍

[@ciindyy]

HOW DID U KNOW I NEEDED THIS VID

[@Rocknrollchick5]

Very helpful video. I just learned I have milia under my left eye when I went to get a facial from my younger sister who happens to be an esthetician. She's the one who pointed it out. I did notice the bumps too but I thought they were whiteheads. So glad I got advice from my sister and watched this video.

[@jordynmyers8420]

Did she say how to get rid of them?

[@Cecilia-zx8ok]

Hi Susan, thank you very much for this video. Thank you also for having Dr. Susan. I am now a subscriber and I am very happy to be one if your subscriber. Keep on helping women on how to have a beautiful face. Take care and stay safe☺️

[@Tgi_sav]

11:30 & 12:31 is where they start talking about getting rid of milia basically what I heard from then on is go to a esthetician so that they can excise it but tbh me personally imma pick it out myself lmaoo im okay with a pin scar it’ll probably look like a mole and I got some of those already Lmaooo

[@OurRosewoodTV]

Very well explained.

[@Ltmotley]

Appreciate you both! Thank you for this information.

[@shippermd]

Well, I notice that I ONLY get these after eating greasy, fatty meats and foods, tho. They are also larger and also appear slightly lower. I am 100% dairy free. And I do not wear make up, nor use any oily/thick moisturizers or any harsh cleansers on my face or skin. So I think it has something to do with the inability to digest Fats and/or High Cholesterol or some such.

[@ambycarr1695]

Can you do one of these videos for flat warts on the face ? No one talks about them ever

[@reichmuth100]

I've never heard of a flat wart on the face? Is it kinda like a "plantar wart" That are usually on the bottom of the foot? My dad had one and used to cut at it with tiny scissors, then he finally got it removed by a doctor. Because it hurt while he walked.

[@mikkey246]

What's a flat wart

[@mossgrows6540]

omg i think ive had one of these next to my nose for months, i didnt realise it was something i could get rid of

[@jennifermariejoyce]

Me too. I’ve had one for years, but assumed it was a mole. I started using localized (on a cotton swab) lactic acid and it’s actually clearing up.

[@katl3013]

10/10 recommend Paula's Choice BHA 9 as a gentle spot treatment for milia over your moisturizer. Clears it up quickly without irritation.

[@cindytaylor1282]

I also started using this, how long did it take for them to disappear for you

[@katl3013]

@@cindytaylor1282 for the smaller ones - within a week!

[@ckinahan1]

I've also had a few that it couldn't touch after 3 months although it is probably the best and most affordable treatment for them that I've ever used. Even within the family of milia you can have different locations and reasons for them and some will honestly require a trip to the derm for extraction. I'm 47 and I've been dealing with it since around age 30 after many years stupidly spent in the sun.

[@magdelenatrevera4621]

Did you use it ever night ?

[@willacunningham7409]

I use Paula's Choice cosmetics and also BHA 9, sorry to say BHA didn't work for me.

[@gabye.]

I pop them up with the needle of a syringe, the tip is hollow like a spoon, and you must clean up everything first with alcohol. Then I insert the syringe as a spoon around the ball of keratine/millia and I took them out. It's easy because is more sharp than any needle. Then to stop the little blood that remains, with a qtip fill with with spray aluminum deodorant I press on the insert point. And voila. No scars and no millia. I don't trust dermatologists anymore, don't ask me why. That's why I said: Fine, I'll do it myself! My story is not an advice, merely what I do. Don't hate me please 🙏

[@cutepanda2825]

Ty for the advice! Sounds 👍😊 good.

[@normarocha4955]

What cleansers and eye cream do you recommend

[@markwilson8978]

The other thing I've noticed anytime you go outside in the cold milia builds up and starts popping on it's own. Never go out in the cold if you have milia.

[@keewatin427]

I can’t help but hear Lazlo from What We Do In The Shadows whenever anyone says Tucson Arizona “Two-sun arih-zonia.”

[@cindytaylor1282]

Very important question?? while treating milia,, Do you have tips on how to cover them up with makeup so u cant see them?

[@drtamiherman8324]

I recommend the Intensive Repair Retinol Moisturizer & the Revitalizing AHA Creme from Azaris Bleu. Great organic skincare!!!

[@rosemaryalvarez7298]

Where do you purchase it?

[@heathercole1162]

Excellent/ informative.

[@12345dorothy]

I had an upper and lower lid lift about 6 weeks ago. It sounds like I got the milia from the trauma to my lids. I now have one on my left eyelid and one on the right lid and 2 on the lower right lid. I’m a little confused about what to use in this area being that the skin is more delicate.

[@maryp5127]

Ooh my goodness I thought they were white heads get them on my eyebrows more tried squeezing them nothing comes out and they don’t go away fast.

[@stevenwhite8936]

When my eyesight was good enough to see them i used to dig em out with a sewing needle. Theres always a edge side that you can get better leverage on one. Once you get that spot I would give it some pressure not enough to remove it then but after a bit of healing takes place its ready to come out soon after. Never noticed any huge scars from my self surgeries !

[@alondralozano9203]

So what are some good retinols that we can use under the eyes without being too rough ?

[@e.starling141]

I hope she answers, but i know there are good eye creams with retinol that are made to be gentle under the eye. Like the one from First Aid Beauty. I've been wanting to try it because the ingredient deck looks great. (Been using this brands brightening niacinamide eye cream in the AM and its SO good!!! Great skincare ingredients plus it has a beautiful glow to it that sort of highlights the area.) But there are others too. But yeah I'm curious about regular retinol because if i get mine too close to my under eye i get peeling.

[@josie9039]

The inkey list retinol eye cream 😊

[@diana6842]

I used medicated exfoliating eye wipes to get rid of the milia in my lash line. Cliradex is a good one. Mediviz is another but not quite as strong. It takes daily use for about 3 months to do the trick. I also gave up using facial oils for makeup remover and moisturizer and they haven't come back.

[@r.k862]

Never ever use retinoid on face especially around skin area since these have thin skin levels. Many people have has extreme side effects!

[@brightbleu]

I use the Avene RetrinAL eye cream.

[@LimaBeanxx]

I had a milia on my nose lasered off in October at the dermatologist for €200 and noticed that it was still there as soon as the area was finished healing. Waste of money of a lifetime 🥺💔

[@joanieschoenfeld4525]

I did the same here in the states.....such a waste of money!

[@lclo]

Me too 😪

[@cutepanda2825]

I guess just research and do it yourself! 🤔😏👍😉🤫

[@lisamcnicholl3867]

Aloe vera gel taken straight from the plant and dabbed on the little white milia bumps get rid of them extremely fast. I had one on my eyelid and it went after one night of putting aloe vera on.

[@racheldevenish6004]

Great and informative video. I currently have some around my eyes that is really bothering me.

[@leslieholm9542]

As an Esti I remove milia like I would a small sticker under the skin. I use a sharp pointed tool and go in the side of the milia and lift up. After a tiny hole is made I roll it out from under the skin by pulling to the side with an extraction loop tool.

[@zm2314]

Organic Castro oil it takes some time but will definitely get rid of milla especially around the eyes, it also helps your lashes to grow.

[@jessymorel923]

Girllll so even if Vaseline is non comodogenic we can't put it on?

[@dianemiller7454]

I had them around my eyes for all my adult life. My GP said nothing could be done for a long time. Finally, my dermatologist burned them off with a hot needle. I was very satisfied with the results

[@saamouni8601]

After treatment will it come again plz tel me

[@kazzaroo]

I think it's also to do with certain ingredients in our makeup and our face creams. This is what makes me get more. Im also on a low carb diet no (sugar) too. But still will get some coming up. Im still researching what to use and what not to use. My milia came to my face when I turned age 32. I also atarted wearing different makeup. I do think this is what causes milia. X

[@Celeste-wx8ce]

Wait, my dermatologist said prescription strength retinoids should be used around the ye, and that it is a common misconception that they cannot or should not be used in this area. Especially since the skin gets crepe-y - it really benefits from it. I'm so surprised this term has said otherwise! I wonder what her reasoning is. I use 0.05% tretinoin around me eyes and it's really helped with the hooding.

[@s.p642]

I've heard this also and have been putting it around my eyes for about 6 months now. I'm still waiting to see results!

[@danika181263]

My dermatologist tells me to use it around my eyes too 🤔 I have been using tretinoin 0.05 for over 6 years and it hasn't had any bad effect around my eyes, if anything it's helped with wrinkles!

[@etc6615]

It is dangerous around tge eyes because you may get dry eyes. It may also affect the oil glands around the eyes

[@elainelang9031]

Just been to see my doctor about these little lumps/blisters under my right eyes he has prescribed me some steroid cream I have to apply twice a day and go back in 2 weeks time, i was thinking it was cancer, sometimes it itches and gets very red after being in the shower i try to keep it dry, thank you for sharing all this information i have never heard of milia I thought it also could be pruigo nodularis....

[@chasityleman7932]

Very informative. Thank You! It appears I will HAVE to see. Dermatologist Becuz I’ve tried everything almost.

[@songbirdforjesus2381]

Used a thick eye cream and developed milia

[@shelleygeorge2527]

Please review Bad Habit skincare!!

[@SuperCandyjunkie]

I have had Milia for years and nothing I do seems to make them go away. The more moisture I put under my eyes the more I get. I have been to a Dermatologist to have them removed but they just come right back. I use alot of Susan's skincare. I don't use an eye cream right now because I am too afraid. Any suggestions of a good chemical exfoliator and good eye cream with retinol? I want to get rid of these so bad. I am 53 so I do have wrinkles and dark circles under my eyes as well.

[@violetviolet888]

"a good chemical exfoliator" re-watch at 8:32

[@mygirldarby]

Eye cream won't cause them. Heavy moisturizers as well as face oils under the eye is what frequently causes it.

[@judysalmon7549]

I wish you would show more close up examples of what you’re talking about and compare photos of the millia to the other similar conditions.

[@zeetadean1978]

I took my mum to a very well known dermatologist once as her face neck and scalp are covered with milia and he actually poked it with a needle and popped it out 😒 he actually advised me to pop these out at home 😟 that’s scary 😧

[@tovah2276]

No, it’s not if you know how to do it correctly so as not to scar or damage the skin as well and you MUST know aseptic techniques. A MUST. Basically you must have some sort of medical background. Otherwise, yes, this is SCARY!

[@essie9028]

Did he pop all one million?

[@danika181263]

@@essie9028 🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@cutepanda2825]

That sounds horrifying! 😱😬😟😮I would go to some other derms and find out which products she can use instead to help like prescription retinoids and also try going to the spealists that deal with skincare for the face I think enthonogist or something or other is what they are called. Hope this helps!

[@carolinefoster1846]

Lni

[@OttahPopKid]

Wow I live in Tucson, I would love to get in with Dr. Sheila if that was possible! I’m about 29 and dealing with acne! She seems so lovely and knowledgeable!

[@idontremembermakingythandle]

Millia runs in our family, but with a healthy diet, like low sugar, and also i exfoliate 2x per week (aha&bha) it can be manageable.

[@amysmith1918]

I don't use any products and I've found this milia happen. I'm trying to find a way to midigate and also remove these little intrusives. Thank you for your info!

[@loantonette2878]

I have one around my left eye. Without hesitation, after watching so many videos how to get rid of milia, i used a needle (sanitized) and satisfyingly pop the white inside it with the round part of the needle. It's gone now. I did it before commenting here. You can do it too, Gorgeous .

[@mmc9828]

What's the round part of the needle? The only part I know is the end that hurts. LOL.

[@loantonette2878]

@@mmc9828 it does not hurt at all. I don't know the name of the needle i used. All i know is that it's not the normal needle for threads in sewing hehe.

[@mmc9828]

@@loantonette2878 Oh, good to know. I was about to break out my sewing kit. LOL!

[@loantonette2878]

@@mmc9828 hahaha lol

[@cutepanda2825]

Where do you get this special needle at to use on face? It's not that blackhead remover thing is it?

[@midnytblossom102]

Can this be hereditary? Cause my mom has them and i have them too.

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

I get milia under my eyes. I remove it myself by taking a sewing needle which I sterilize by holding it over a lighted candle until the tip is rally hot , I then pierce the white tiny bumps with the cooled needle tip and remove the *filling* , called milia.. Very easy with some pain , but I have RA, so I learned to tolerate pain. I have done this for 50 years and never had a problem. Just hate to go to doctors .

[@CarmellaNYC]

I have one above my eye and it's close to a vein so I think this would be dangerous in this area

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

@@CarmellaNYC absolutely !

[@elizabethloyd3713]

Incredible!

[@TraciMoon]

I got a Stye on my eye where the eyelids swell up really big for like three or four days and I happen to have a Millia on my eyelid and it ended up popping out due to the swelling. I had to squeeze out the rest to make sure nothing was going to get stuck in there but at least this cyst popped out and was removed. Now I’m gonna have to check to see if it left a scar but even if it did it’s better than having that bump there. It looks like a little chunk of rice and when I smashed it it was like fatty, I thought it might be face creams or dead skin cells. I’m glad it’s out

[@GiraffeLife16]

Finally!

[@michellezevenaar]

I remember my daughter had something similar on her noise when she was a newborn. Apparently its very common and it definitely went away very quickly.

[@MakeupByDiana529]

How did you know I was looking into this??