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Milia
Milia is a type of complexion problem. Milia develops at any age, but it is most common in newborn infants. The condition develops when tiny skin flakes become trapped in the little pockets that are found near the skin. Both boys and girls will experience the condition evenly as children, and later in life as well. The condition often develops suddenly and will disappear on its own, usually within a few weeks. To help encourage this condition to heal, keep the face clean and dry using cotton cloth in a dabbing motion. In addition, the skin should not be scrubed or roughly treated. No medications should be in use to treat milia.
Fast Facts
- Women have 91 percent of all cosmetic procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, in the United States.
- There were over 10.6 million cosmetic procedures, both medical and non-medical that were treated in women in 2007.
