MILIA
If you’ve ever noticed a tiny white bump—known as milia—on your face that refuses to pop (no matter how hard you try), rest assured knowing it was truly un-poppable—at least without a dermatologist’s or esthetician’s help. “These bumps are hard, white cysts under the skin,” says Schlessinger. “Picking at them often has little to no effect and attempting to pop them will likely leave your skin red, irritated, and inflamed, with the milia still intact,” says Schlessinger. One reason why you’re not getting any result from pushing your two fingers together on the spot is because milia is actually not dirt, oil, or grime—it’s trapped skin cells. “If it’s bothering you, schedule an appointment with your dermatologist, who will likely extract it with a heated, sterilized tool,” says Engelman.
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