Beauty

[katkitty]

Retin-A

I had one in the outer corner of my eye from using a product with oil in it, and it was getting bigger. It was right in the corner, any more toward my eye and it would have been inside. I had a choice to lance it myself (with a professional derm lance or pay a derm $$$$ to do it for me.) Decided to try the retin-a on it for a while. So I dabbed it right on top with a q-tip and lo & behold- it eventually dried up somewhat and came right off.

[PamB226]

They're not whiteheads

http://www.skinsight.com/adult/milia.htm

[lovesrecess]

I have been prone to milia for a few years; derm told me it is inherited , It has severely limited what I can use on my face now; no serums or oils; worst culprit by far is Hope in a Jar and the other skincare products from Philosophy; I had at least a dozen milia two days after using HIAJ. Don't know what they put in that stuff but it sure did a number on my face!

Don't attempt to pick at them or you will have a scar. Best is to try and eliminate them from forming by being careful about what you use on your skin. I have found using the clarisonic has really helped along with finding the right skin care regimen...it is personal to everyone so will require some trial and error. I rarely have any problem with it now. For removing them, there are lots of suggestions you can try.

[TootyJane]

Another vote for go see a dermatologist.

[Irishrose136]

I too have milia. They are not like a pimple that can come to a head. I believe that it's an inherited tendency. My mom, at 90, with beautiful skin, also has them.

I used PC BHA 9 but found that had no effect. I do not recommend fooling with them yourself. You can be left with scars. As well, many milia form near the eyes. Bad area to go poking around or using lemon juice or exfoliants or extractors.

I went to a dermatologist who zapped them and wiggled out the white part. It was not painful. I had small red marks left that healed in 5 to 7 days. My insurance - Medicare - covered the procedure.

I'm going back to finish the remaining milia. Good luck!

[bells4me]

On 4/13/2014 brandiwine said:

On 4/13/2014 magemay said:

Fresh lemon juice works. Just soak a Q-tip and apply to spots 2x a day. This will exfoliate the area to the point that you'll be able to remove the plug by gently scraping if off because it will be at the surface of the new skin. It takes a few days of continued application, but it works. Tea Tree oil will do the same.

I had a few millia spots caused by certain ingredients in the skincare I was using and out of frustration removed 2 of them and they left small marks (holes). That was before I knew about Lemon juice. I used the Lemon juice on the other 2 and no marks (scars) what so ever.

Lemon juice is also great for age spots. I doubt too many will even try this because it's too simple and inexpensive. Love being able to use truly natural products. Thanks for sharing.

I know about lemon juice, but it takes a long time to get rid of an age spot.

[Rainbows and Roses]

Go to a good dermatologist. It is worth it. You don't want to scar you face.

[aprilskies]

On 4/13/2014 brandiwine said:

On 4/13/2014 magemay said:

Fresh lemon juice works. Just soak a Q-tip and apply to spots 2x a day. This will exfoliate the area to the point that you'll be able to remove the plug by gently scraping if off because it will be at the surface of the new skin. It takes a few days of continued application, but it works. Tea Tree oil will do the same.

I had a few millia spots caused by certain ingredients in the skincare I was using and out of frustration removed 2 of them and they left small marks (holes). That was before I knew about Lemon juice. I used the Lemon juice on the other 2 and no marks (scars) what so ever.

Lemon juice is also great for age spots. I doubt too many will even try this because it's too simple and inexpensive. Love being able to use truly natural products. Thanks for sharing.

I will try lemon juice. Every time, I buy a product for sun spots, I end up throwing it out because I don't get around to using it. Sometimes, I feel I am using too many chemicals so this is worth a try. Thank you for mentioning. .... And one product I just recently threw out because the smell changed and it wasn't even that old. No way, was I putting that on my face. Thanks again.