Author:
John Stephens
Date Of Creation:
22 January 2021
Update Date:
17 May 2024
Content
Excess milia is a small, round skin that protrudes from many locations on the body. Excess milia is usually painless and is not a problem. Most doctors advise against treating excess milia unless you intend to get rid of them. If you want, you can talk to your doctor about ways to get rid of excess milia like stings. Alternatively, you can apply essential oils or natural mixtures to allow excess milia to dry out and fall off.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Get medical professionally to get rid of excess milia
See a dermatologist. Most excess milia are harmless, but it's best to see a dermatologist if the milia is darker than the skin color, large size or unusual shape. Getting rid of milia on your own without consulting a doctor can take time while it is a sign of a more serious problem.
- Excess milia usually does not change color significantly. If this happens, you should also talk to your dermatologist. Your doctor can help remove excess milia and get tested if in doubt.
Ask your doctor to remove excess milia. The doctor will numb the area with a cream and use a knife to remove the milia from the skin. Your doctor may also use sharp medical scissors to separate milia. This removal procedure is relatively quick and painless.
Ask your doctor to freeze excess milia. When you visit, your doctor will use a probe to apply a small amount of liquid nitrogen to the excess milia. This cold surgical procedure is also used to remove warts. Once frozen, the milia will fall off.
Ask your doctor to burn excess milia. During the burning procedure, the doctor will use a small probe to bring the source of heat directly to the surface of the skin. The heat generated by the electric current burns and removes milia quickly and simply.
Ask your doctor to block blood supply to the milia. During the ligation method, the doctor will tie a small bandage at the top of the milia. This will block the blood supply to the top of the milia, causing the milia to die and fall off the skin. This can take a few days, depending on the size and location of the milia, and can be a bit painful.
Recognize the benefits of receiving professional medical care. You may want to get rid of excess milia yourself at home, but the care of your doctor has many special benefits. Your doctor will use sterile equipment to prevent infection. In addition, your doctor will also apply anesthetic cream to relieve pain during and after removing milia. Some methods, such as burning milia, rarely leave scars.- Depending on where it appears, excess milia may need professional treatment. For example, excess milia near the eye is often treated by an ophthalmologist (ophthalmologist).
Do not treat excess milia. You can leave the excess milia alone. If there is no effect, it is not necessary to remove the excess milia. Usually, your doctor will recommend no treatment unless you want it to.
- Insurance companies also often consider the procedure to remove excess milia as just cosmetic and unnecessary. Check to see if your insurance company covers the cost of getting rid of excess milia.
Method 2 of 4: Use natural oils and home mixes to get rid of excess milia
Apply Oregano essential oil. Mix 2-3 drops of Oregano essential oil with 4-6 drops of coconut oil. Dip a clean cotton swab in the mixture and apply it to the milia 2-3 times a day. This process takes about 1 month to take effect.
- Be careful when applying natural oils such as Oregano because it can irritate the skin. Stop using essential oils if your skin is red. Also, avoid applying essential oils to the skin around the eyes.
Apply tea tree oil. This essential oil is well known for its antifungal properties. You need to prepare a clean cotton ball. Soak a cotton ball in clean water, then add 3 drops of tea tree oil. Use a cotton ball to apply it to the milia and the surrounding skin about 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the milia. Do it 3 times a day. Consistently doing this will help dry out the milia.
- Always be sure to soak a cotton ball in water to reduce the likelihood of tea tree oil irritating the skin, including the finger area. Or you can dilute tea tree oil with olive oil.
- Some people think that a band-aid should be applied to excess milia until the milia is dry and falls off.
- Be careful of treating excess milia around the eyes as essential oils can cause irritation.
Apply aloe vera. You can cut a piece of aloe, squeeze out aloe vera gel or buy aloe vera gel from stores. Dip a cotton swab in the aloe vera gel and apply it to the milia as many times as you want. This approach is based on aloe's natural healing properties, and the effectiveness of aloe vera is uncertain.
Apply the castor oil mixture. Combine castor oil and baking soda in a bowl until the mixture thickens. Dip a cotton swab in the mixture and apply it to the milia. Apply as many times as you want, but be alert to skin irritation. The effectiveness of this method has been verified by many natural therapists.
Apply the garlic mixture. Prepare a fresh garlic clove and grind it into a mixture in a small bowl. Dip a cotton swab in the mixture, then apply a small amount to excess milia. Use a bandage to cover the milia. Do it once a day.
- Another method is to cut garlic cloves into thin slices. Then, apply a slice of garlic over the excess milia. Use a bandage to fix the garlic slices. Do this procedure every morning and at night, you can remove the garlic as well as the bandage. Excess milia will fall out after a week.
Treat with apple cider vinegar. Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar until saturated. Dab a cotton ball on the milia and hold for a few minutes. You can apply the cotton ball in circular motions on the skin to increase absorption. Do this three times daily until the milia falls off. This method is quite effective.
- Treatment with apple cider vinegar often causes itching on the skin. If you feel too uncomfortable, you can dilute apple cider vinegar with a little water before applying it to your skin.
Method 3 of 4: Use the extracted juice to get rid of excess milia
Apply dandelion stem juice. Prepare fresh dandelion and twist the stem from base to tip until juice comes out. Place the juice on a cotton ball and apply it to the milia. Do it up to four times per day. The juice will dry the milia and fall off.
- Choose another method for getting rid of milia if you are allergic to plants like dandelion.
Apply lemon juice. Lemons are highly acidic and should be used as an antiseptic. You can squeeze fresh lemon juice into the bowl. Then, dip a cotton ball in the juice and apply it to the milia. Do it three times a day. Lemon juice will be effective after many applications.
Apply fig stem juice. Prepare a handful of fresh figs and cut the body off. Crush the body in a small bowl to get water. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and apply it to the milia up to four times a day. The milia will fall out after 4 weeks.
- Apart from the oral evidence, the effectiveness of this approach is difficult to evaluate.
Apply pineapple juice. You can buy a bottle of pineapple juice at the store or squeeze fresh pineapple juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice to apply to milia up to three times a day. After about a week, you should see the milia gradually disappear.
- The effectiveness of this method depends on the skin's reaction to the acidity of the pineapple juice.
Method 4 of 4: Test a method to get rid of excess milia more thoroughly
Apply nail polish to excess milia. Prepare a bottle of transparent coating. Apply a thin layer of paint to the milia at least twice daily. Make sure the milia is completely painted. The milia will slowly fall out of the skin.
Use tape to dry the milia. Cut a piece of tape 2.5 cm in diameter. Stick the tape right over the milia. Allow the tape to dry out the milia until it falls off. You can change the tape every day. This method usually works after 10 days.
Tie the milia. You can use a piece of fishing line, floss thin cotton fibers. Tie the string around the milia that is in contact with the skin's surface. Tighten without causing pain. Cut off excess string and let it sit. Due to lack of circulation, milia will fall off. This is the same method of tying milia as doctors usually do with sterile equipment.
- Milia can change color with this method. This is normal due to a lack of blood supply.
- Be careful when using this method. Make sure to block only the blood supply to the milia, not the surrounding skin. Discontinue application and should consult a doctor if any pain occurs.
Don't cut milia yourself at home. Removing milia yourself can increase your risk of serious infection and bleeding. Even small milia can be hemorrhagic and requires professional medical attention. Additionally, cutting the milia yourself can leave scarring and discoloration of the skin.
Try over-the-counter medications. There are many over-the-counter medications that are thought to help get rid of milia after 1-2 applications. Drugs Scholl's Freeze Away causes direct cold to milia, causing milia to fall off the skin. This drug is quite effective if used with caution.
- Always follow the directions on the label to avoid the risk of damaging the skin around the excess milia, even scaring and discoloring the skin.
Advice
- In English medical terms, excess milia has other names: Cutaneous Papilloma, Cutaneous Tag and Templeton Skin Tag.
- Sometimes, the warts can look like excess milia and vice versa. To distinguish between the two, be aware that excess milia has a smoother surface that sticks out from the surface and is not infectious.
- Interestingly, dogs can also get excess milia. Always consult your veterinarian before trying to get rid of excess milia at home.
Warning
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water before touching or treating excess milia. Treating excess milia at home can increase the risk of infection.
