Milia are generally found on newborn babies and infants;and they disappear automatically within fifteen to thirty days.However,Milia can appear on adults as well.If you are not a look-conscious person,you can simply ignore them as Milia have not been reported to have any derogatory effect on human health yet.The only bad thing about milia is they look ugly on skin.

Oil seeds or milk spots are the other names of milia.Milia are basically small keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis.They look like small,yellowish-white spots-commonly found around eyes,on eyelids and cheeks.They are really small in size and sometimes mistaken with sticky white heads.

The reasons why milia appear are still unknown;however,some dermatologists and skin specialists suggest that harsh face washes and heat stress may have a direct impact on milia formation.People with sensitive skin should be very careful about the skin care products they use.

Improper skin care often leads to milia and other skin rashes.If your skin is sensitive,make sure you consult a skin doctor before trying new cosmetics,skin care and hair care products.Even the materials of your garments,hats,socks may result in skin rashes.Skin allergies and rashes may appear if you take foods you are allergic to.

However,milium is not a complicated skin disease.Even you can ignore it if you want.But if you crave to possess beautiful skin,you must treat milia and get rid of them as early as possible.Dermatologists are the best persons to consult when it comes to treat milia.However,some home-made remedies are also there.Take a look:

1] Oil producing glands,scientifically known as sebaceous glands,that are not fully developed yet,get clogged to form milia.Facial sauna can help you open the pores and remove the clog.You can do it at home too.Take some hot water in a container;make sure the water is comfortably hot;soak a cloth in the hot water,squeeze it a little and place on your face.Repeat this for few times.This will help the clogged pores to open up and you get a healthy skin down the time.

2] Regular exfoliation also helps to get rid of milia.When you exfoliate,dead skin cells and dirt particles present on skin are wiped out.As a result,your skin becomes clean and chances of developing clogged oil glands are also reduced.

Words of caution:do not pick milia;by picking milia you cannot cure them,but create irremovable scars on skin.

Homemade remedies may take longer time to cure milia.Hence,it is recommended to consult a skin doctor as soon as you notice the white lumps on your face.Get rid of milia or any other types of skin rashes before they take bigger shape.