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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Dr. Brandt: How do I treat and prevent whiteheads?
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What causes so-called
"white heads," or milia, and how do I prevent them and
avoid them?
Milia are tiny cysts under the skin. They're often
caused by over-moisturization and the use of occlusive moisturizers
that contain mineral oil or petrolatum. The condition can be
aggravated by heavy, oil-based makeup. Here's what you can do
help prevent this problem:
1) Thoroughly cleanse face every morning and evening.
2) Exfoliate skin regularly: At-home microdermabrasion treatments,
peels containing glycolic, salicylic, or lactic acid, and retinol
or salicylic acid-based night creams will all help keep your pores
from getting clogged.
3) Switch to a lighter daily moisturizer and only use water-based
makeup.
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Posted by fred Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:35am PDT
I do not use any oil-based creams or make-up. I have the white bumps lining my eyelids, one in the middle of my lip (I use only non-oily lip stain). Even my upper eyelids are getting them. My skin is very flaky and dry. I have used a retynol cream from a dermatalogist but it causes such flaking that my skin is raw in places so I quit using it. What can be done about the white bumps under the circumstances of my skin?
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