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If You Have Tiny White Bumps on Your Face, Don’t Try to Remove Them!
Our skin—constantly exposed to the environment—is prone to a variety of conditions. While some issues like eczema or psoriasis are rooted in inflammation and require treatment, not every skin irregularity needs intervention. One common but harmless example? Milia.
What Are Those White Bumps? You Might Have Milia:
You may have had milia as a baby without even realizing it. These small white bumps, called milium cysts, are caused by trapped keratin—a protein found in skin, hair, and nails. Milia is most common in newborns, as their skin is still learning to exfoliate, but it can appear at any age when dead skin becomes trapped under the surface, often after injury, burns, or heavy product use.
These bumps often show up on the nose, cheeks, chin, and sometimes around the eyes or other parts of the body. Though they may look concerning, milia is completely harmless and usually goes away on its own. Understanding what type of milia you have can help determine whether treatment is needed—or if it’s best left alone.
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