Miliums

Milium is a white neoplasm under the skin. It is almost impossible to hide the milium on the face, even if you use masked cosmetics. The localization area mainly covers the area under the eyes and upper eyelids, milium is less common on the forehead, zygomatic areas and cheeks, they are extremely rare in all other parts of the body.

The content of the article:
Causes of the appearance of milium
Characteristics of the milium
Treatment of milium
Miliums
The age category of people who are most susceptible to the occurrence of milium has no boundaries. Such defects can occur both in newborns and in adolescents or adults.

Milium on the face is also referred to by the following terms:

corn bunting;
retention miliary cyst;
white pimples.
Sex differences do not affect the formation of milium in any way, but they are most often diagnosed in elderly or mature men. Neoplasms develop gradually and are not accompanied by any painful sensations.

These subcutaneous balls of dense structure of white or slightly yellowish color rise above the skin surface and do not have clear edges. Their sizes vary from 0.5 to 3 mm, the milium are located both in groups and in a single form. With their close spread, the skin becomes rougher and pimply, but multiple furrows never merge into one. In just a few months, this paralogical formation disappears on its own, which is due to the natural change of skin layers, however, it is also able to persist for many years.

Some experts attribute milium to a separate group of eels, which differ from the usual ones in their origin, appearance and relatively small size. If you look at the formations themselves after removing the milium, then they look like small dense grains. This type of neoplasm should not be confused with lipomas (adipose cells). Their presence will have absolutely no effect on health, but it can cause a person a feeling of great discomfort associated with a violation of the aesthetics of the face.

Causes of the appearance of milium
It is impossible to speak definitely about the origin of the milium, since this fact has not yet been established, but it is possible to identify the main factors. Retention miliary cyst may be primary or secondary in nature. In the first case, its appearance is associated with the development of defects in the skin layers, and in the second — as a consequence on the site of scars formed due to injuries, burns or inflammatory processes (pseudomilium Balser).

The reasons for the appearance of milium on the eyelid or other parts of the body can be:

Impaired metabolism;
Diseases of the digestive tract and poorly balanced diet, which naturally leads to a deficiency of vitamins, especially vitamin “A”;
Hereditary factor when many family members have milium;
Hormonal imbalance caused by diseases (of the sex glands, pancreas, thyroid gland) or age-related changes in the body (in adolescents, in women during menopause);
Overabundance of ultraviolet irradiation;
In case of erroneous use of cosmetics or improper selection of them.
Characteristics of the milium
Thus, milium are epidermal cysts that contain keratin and are localized in the upper layers of the skin. They often occur due to hyperkeratosis, as a result of which cellular pressure accelerates, but at the same time the exfoliation processes slow down. That is why it becomes impossible to remove milium by means used in the treatment of acne of various types. Even with the strongest pressure, it will not be possible to squeeze out these white formations. Self-piercing also rarely brings a positive result, however, the appearance of gelatinous soft contents is not excluded.

Prosyanka is a more common name for miliums. Since these neoplasms are able to appear on any part of the body, then the methods of treatment of milium will not differ. The most 2 significant factors of occurrence: hereditary and acquired. Relatives who suffer from the presence of milium often become the cause of these dermatological problems among the descendants. Appearance does not affect the formation of millet in any way, but nutrition plays an important role along with a person’s lifestyle.

Most often, miliums are observed in representatives or representatives with an oily skin type. This happens because of the strong expansion of the pores and their blockage with sebum mixed with dirt. If you do not carry out regular cleaning and do not use special means for deep cleansing of the skin, then not only miliums, but also other serious skin diseases will develop.

Despite poor heredity and hormonal failures, the development of milium is inevitable with improper nutrition. A huge amount of fried, smoked, fatty and salty food, as well as the lack of vitamins and minerals, will negatively affect both the skin and the figure. In this case, either a diet or a balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits is necessary.

Treatment of milium
Before deciding to get rid of the milium, it is recommended to analyze all the proposed methods and assess the risks.

It is best to remove the milium by referring to the following methods of treatment:

Curettage or mechanical type of exposure.
Its use is relevant for minor single rashes. During it, a cyst is punctured, squeezing it out with a capsule (mandatory, since a new retention miliary cyst will soon form). Another mechanical method is to scrape the cyst and capsule with a special tool — curette.

Laser exposure to milium (laser coagulation).
This method of removing milium is considered the most modern, it will easily cope with a large number of white cysts with their hard-to-reach location. To do this, the cosmetologist uses a carbon dioxide laser, which eliminates pathological areas in layers without affecting healthy tissues. Such a beam has a bactericidal property that prevents any suppuration and bleeding. Azure treatment gives good cosmetic results.

Electrocoagulation.
It is cauterization with the help of a high-frequency electric current of the structure of the neoplasm, which leads to its complete destruction. The main advantage of electrocoagulation is maximum efficiency with minimal damage to the tissues of the surrounding area. If a deep milium is removed, then the curettage simply will not cope with the task. At the end of this procedure, a crust is formed, which is contraindicated to remove, it must be treated with an antiseptic until complete exfoliation (7-10 days).

Disadvantages:

it is necessary to carry out anesthesia;
there is a possibility of scarring.
It is impossible to prevent the development of milium, but proper nutrition and retinol intake can reduce the risk of their occurrence.

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