Milia Health Feed

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Thanks for writing in.
Milia is a common benign skin condition. It is not at all harmful to body. Treatment of choice is to get it removed by dermatologist as an OPD procedure.
Otherwise you can try Supatret cream or Retino A 0.1 % cream at night.
Hope this helps. Dr. Sudarshan
MD Dermatologist.

A milium cyst is small, white bump that typically appears on the nose and cheeks. These cysts are often found in groups, and in these cases are called milia. The cysts occur when keratin becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin. The cause of milia in newborns is unknown. It’s often mistaken for baby acne, which is triggered by hormones from the mother. Unlike baby acne, milia doesn’t cause inflammation for further detailed consultation.

It may not go by home remedies.
You can try if someone suggested.
Or you can consult me at lybrate for Homoeopathic treatment.

1. Mix a little water in one teaspoon of baking soda to make a thick paste.
2. Apply it on the affected area and wash it off after a few minutes.
3. Repeat two or three times a week until you are satisfied with the results.

She can try a few home remedies like applying honey, she can add powdered sugar and few drops of lemon to it. Massage for 10-15 mins. Also, she can take steam for 15-20 minutes which will help opening the pores and then apply apple cider vinegar mixed with castor oil.
Its very important that she uses a sunscreen on a daily basis. The sunscreen has to be re-applied after every 3-4 hours and it has to be applied at least 15-20 mins before leaving home.

Dear Lybrate user,
salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin. Salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, seborrhea, or psoriasis, and to remove corns, calluses, and warts.
Skin issues like acne, pimples, and milia may happen due to various reasons. Hence, it is very necessary to ascertain the exact cause first.
Our doctors usually deal with this kind of issue by either administerin...more

R you stressed?
Take adequate sleep. Sleep deprivation can cause dark circles.
Use some sunblock with spf (at least 50) every time you go out in sun.
U can do the following
1. Tomatoes--mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one and a half teaspoon of lemon juice.
Gently apply this mixture on your dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Rinse it off well with cool water.
2. Cucumber- vcut a fresh cucumber into thick slices and chill it for about 30 minutes.more

Hello, lybrate user,

Pimples,shedding under eyes,oily skin,Tenning ,dryness of skin, & wrinkles cause due to irregular life style,insomnia.junk food,stress,anxiety but taking d natural recourse will ,carry away the tresses making your skin sebum free and soothing.
* Tk, plenty of water free from contaminants to eliminate toxins &'regulate your metabolism to absorb protein, vitamins,minerals, energy & other important substance, essential to upkeep ,repair & energise the body, hydrat...more

Milia usually go on its own..apply coconut oil or olive oil to moisturise the skin..dont pluck it..

6 helpful home remedies for blackhead/whiteheads removal
1.Toothpaste-- you just apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the affected area and leave it dry for 25 minutes, then rinse it. You are advised to do that every two days and maintain this work during two weeks. 2.Lemon-- to remove blackheads/ whiteheads on the nose with lemon, you can apply one of the three following methods:
you wash your face with lukewarm water before applying a mixture of one lemon juice with a little salt on the...more