How do you get rid of millia?

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#106
I've had three removed in total and they didn't hurt at all. General extractions hurt far worse.

I do imagine 85 in one sitting would be uncomfortable.
 
#109
Millia is a milk spot and it is a keratin filled cyst under the first layer of your skin called epidermis.
There IS a way how to remove it but DO NOT do it yourself otherwise the area can get infected.

You need to visit either dermatologist, beauty therapist/esthetician who would gently pierce the skin with a needle and remove millia from its root. If the root is not removed then millia can appear again. It's not a painful treatment but it needs to be assessed before hand. If we are talking about raised millia then it's easy to remove but if it's flatter and near the eye then there might be some difficulties.

Somebody wrote that the dermatologist that they visited didn't do anything about it and frankly, I was quite surprised because it is a normal procedure in the UK.

Meanwhile, you can help by exfoliation and stop using harsh products, especially with parfume, and opt for something lighter as an moisturiser and never use face moisturiser for the eye area because the molecules are much bigger than in the eye moisturisers and the eye area is more delicate and thinner than the rest of your face.

Hope it helped.
 
#110
grapegravity said:
I have no idea how I pulled it thru... It was SOOO painful and I don't know if I can do it again given the amount of pain associated with the removal..
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I had one large one removed from under my eye last week..OMG so extremely painful I dont know how I'll ever do it again. My derm used a scalpel, then used an extractor to push it out. Woah did that hurt!
 
#111
The best suggestion I can give anyone with millia bumps is to see a Dermatologist. I am a Medical Assistant (Derm Tech) in a Dermatology department and I actually have bumps on my upper eyelids that I will be having removed. I do not recommend removing them yourself! It is a simple procedure for a Derm doctor to complete and the whole process only takes minutes.....
 
#112
I really do recommend the derm. but on a side note, I took out three milia bumps from my moms face with a needle and blackhead extractor no infections. She has no marks from it and you don't even see it. Don't recommend it though, always go the safer route! good luck!
 
#113
I too suffer with Millia and have been to several doctors and they all state the same thing. "there is nothing they can do to help it". I have had a few cut out but because they are so close to the eye the majority of them cannot be removed.

In 2012 I started working with Essential Oils. I have been studying and learning about them for about 6 months when I started using a protocol for a health issue I was having. My original issue was getting better but after about 2 weeks I noticed a side effect. Several of my moles or skin tags had fallen off. I was shocked since I was not working on this issue at all. It was a very welcome side effect. At first I was not sure what was doing it and then I started to do research and found out that the oils I was using for my original health issue was also good for skin problems. I was of course happy but the best news came when I looked in the mirror one day and noticed that my millia had also been effected. The bumps were smaller. I then started using the oil twice a day right on the millia.

I am happy to say that after 3 months they are about 75% gone. I am extremely happy and will continue.

:D
 
#114
yumeskin said:
Millia is a milk spot and it is a keratin filled cyst under the first layer of your skin called epidermis.
There IS a way how to remove it but DO NOT do it yourself otherwise the area can get infected.

You need to visit either dermatologist, beauty therapist/esthetician who would gently pierce the skin with a needle and remove millia from its root. If the root is not removed then millia can appear again. It's not a painful treatment but it needs to be assessed before hand. If we are talking about raised millia then it's easy to remove but if it's flatter and near the eye then there might be some difficulties.

Somebody wrote that the dermatologist that they visited didn't do anything about it and frankly, I was quite surprised because it is a normal procedure in the UK.

Meanwhile, you can help by exfoliation and stop using harsh products, especially with parfume, and opt for something lighter as an moisturiser and never use face moisturiser for the eye area because the molecules are much bigger than in the eye moisturisers and the eye area is more delicate and thinner than the rest of your face.

Hope it helped.
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I suffer from Millia and yes it is on my eye lids and the area just under my eyes. No one will touch them because of the location. I work with essential oils and have found a wonderful remedy. I actually found it my mistake as I was taking the oils for a different health issue but found that they were also working on moles, skin tags and my millia. I now have to report that they are about 75% gone after my treatment and I am going to continue my protocol. It was a very welcome side effect. I Love, Love, Love my Essential Oils.
 
#115
worksInDerm said:
The best suggestion I can give anyone with millia bumps is to see a Dermatologist. I am a Medical Assistant (Derm Tech) in a Dermatology department and I actually have bumps on my upper eyelids that I will be having removed. I do not recommend removing them yourself! It is a simple procedure for a Derm doctor to complete and the whole process only takes minutes.....
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My doctor would not do anything.

I now work with essential oils and have been using them for about 3 months and my millia are about 75% gone. Love it.
 
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