Tiny white bumps that will not budge: how do people deal with milia?

A Mumsnet user asked about getting milia removed. Clinics near her were quoting £85 and up, and she wondered whether salons still deal with them during a facial, as they did twenty years ago.

There were 18 replies, with a real split between DIY and professional removal:

• Clinic removal worked for those who paid: one person had several removed with electrolysis for about £100, another saw a dermatologist.

• DIY was common, but contested. Several said they had removed milia themselves at home without scarring, while others stressed hygiene and caution.

• Gentler routes: a warm compress twice a day for a few weeks, or a mild glycolic acid used every few days, helped some bumps work loose.

• The strongest warning: never attempt anything near the eye or lash line. One person said milia there are better left alone than risking your eyesight.

• Some beauty therapists, such as waxing specialists, offer removal too.

Desk note: DermNet describes milia as harmless keratin-filled cysts that often appear around the eyelids and cheeks. In adults they may clear in a few weeks or persist for months or longer. Treatment options include de-roofing with a sterile needle or blade, diathermy, curettage or cryotherapy, typically carried out by a doctor, and retinoids may help when there are many. For bumps near the eyes, see a professional rather than reaching for a mirror.

Have you ever had milia removed, and was it worth it?

Original thread: Mumsnet — Milia removal · Reference: DermNet — Milium

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