How to treat painless bumps on the chin that do not disappear with skincare?

Question

Hi doctor,

My question is how do I treat bumps on my chin that almost look like milia because they are small, painless and there are many of them? I have tried exfoliating masks, not wearing makeup, and not putting products but the cluster of bumps are not going away. I can also barely see them.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can well understand your concern.

1. Milia are very common, benign, keratin-filled cysts.

2. Milia occur when dead skin cells get trapped under the skin's surface, forming small, hard cysts.

3. Adults can get two forms of milia: primary and secondary. Primary - caused by skin cells that build up because they just did not exfoliate properly. Secondary milia - due to skin condition which causes damage to the pore lining due to sun damage.

4. You should not squeeze, scrape, poke, or in any other physical way to remove the milia from your face. Because milia are hard and under the skin's surface, some people have even scarred themselves while trying to dig out milia.

5. Treatment part in your case is to use a hypodermic needle to remove the cyst, or cryotherapy, which involves freezing the cyst and then removing it is the best option. But it should be done by a dermatologist.

6. You can also try topical Retinol-A 0.025 % local application over milia during night hours daily for up to one month. You must protect yourself from the sun and can use noncomedogenic sunscreen daily during morning hours.

7. Review after one month if required.