This Is What Those Weird Small White Dots On Your Face Mean. BEWARE!

By Michael Avery in Health and Fitness On 10th April 2016
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#1 Do you know what these little white spots are called as?

They are known as milia and are technically minute little cysts made up of keratin trapped under your skin.

#2 How are they caused?

These annoying little blemishes generally occur due to some sort of damage like sunburn, steroid cream use or any type of skin infection.

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#3 Does it appear in adults' only?

Nothing says that the condition occurs with adults only, in fact, these spots are most common in babies. Around 40% of newborns' face is covered with these tiny spots. And there is nothing to worry about, they'll go on their own.

#4 But if ignored for long, can turn into something serious.

To remove the bumps at the home itself, follow some home remedies given on the next page.

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#5 First home remedy to deal with stubborn milk spots.

Give a proper steam to your face, it helps in opening your pores and stimulating blood circulation.

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#6 Tea tree oil works as a great disinfectant.

Just apply a bit of tea tree oil on the affected area after cleaning your face at the night and leave it for whole night.

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#7 Exfoliate your face for the best results.

Use of lemon juice and sugar scrub works well in clearing these milky white spots.

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#8 In the case when home remedies don't work.

At this situation, going to a dermatologist will be the best option. They use a sterile needle, laser treatment or sometimes cryotherapy to remove these cysts.

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#9 Watch out the video!