Milia:
Teen information

Milia are common, normal skin findings that look like tiny white bumps, usually on the face. They can occur in people of all ages but are most common in newborn babies, where they appear on and around the nose. In teens and adults, they are commonly found on the cheeks and around the eyes. Milia are formed when the top layer of skin does not shed normally but instead becomes trapped in a tiny pocket on the surface of the skin. This is similar to how some acne forms, but milia are not inflamed like acne, and treating milia with acne therapies will only irritate the skin. Your doctor can help you differentiate between acne and milia and can recommend proper treatment.