Milia Health Feed

Moles and milia have to be removed by a simple procedure. It cannot be removed with creams or home remedies. Do not self treat becuase if something goes wrong you may end up with ugly scars all your life. Rest is upto you.

You can start with vitamin c serum this will help. And continue using salicylic face wash. With retino a you can combine hydroquinone for melasma.

Pigmentation or darkness of the skin can be because of many causes. Suntan, being overweight that is sedentary lifestyle, some pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans for melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. unless I take proper history and examine the affected area, a diagnosis cannot be made. please don't do any home remedies because if they go wrong it can worsen the problem. Please send photos using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatme...more

I would suggest you to use a mild/gentle cleanser for face wash, twice daily e.g cetaphil or sebamed cleansing lotion.
You may use a topical antibacterial e.g clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide gel just as a spot treatment for active acne or milia during day time.
At night you may use a topical retinoid e.g Adapalene gel, over the whole affected area.
Topical retinoids are antiinflammatory as well as comedolytic; therefore they help with both preexisting acne as well as prevent new acne...more

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Stop using skinlite cream as this contains a very strong steroid which will damage your skin permanently and will also worsen your acne and make them difficult to treat. You need to consult a qualified MD dermatologist for the same as you need to be weaned off the steroid gradually and start your treatment for acne.

Adults sometimes develop milia, especially on the cheeks or under the eyes. While milia aren't a cause for concern, you may want to remove them. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

Milia are small, hard bumps that form on the skin. Milia are small, bump-like cysts found under the skin. They form when skin flakes or keratin, a protein, become trapped under the skin. Milia most often appear on the face, commonly around the eyelids and cheeks, though they can occur anywhere. Let’s discuss your problem in detail for better treatment and prevention.

Milia are small epidermal inclusion cysts . Milia are totally, benign, tiny keratin-filled cysts. They form when the follicular orifice ( pore) is clogged. Milia, more commonly know as a whitehead, is a ordinary problem. It is easily treated by using a sterile small gauge needle to unroof the lesion followed by extraction of the contents. It should heal with minimal-to-no scarring. The treatment of milia should be performed by a professional.

These can be milia or molloscum contagiosum or warts. You need to see me in my clinic for exact diagnosis and treatment.

Are milia a cause for concern? Milia are small white bumps that appear on the skin. Don't pick, poke, or try to remove them. Cleanse the area. Steam open your pores. Gently exfoliate the area. Apply a Manuka honey mask. Spritz some rose water. Try a facial peel.