Ok so I need help...does anyone have small tiny white bumps on their face? just under their eye? I know they are called milia. I have had them for a few years and they drive me crazy - I have tried facials and scrubbing and a dermotologist (that was not very helpful) its something I'd really like to get rif of before the wedding. Please help if you can...I put in a pic so you know what I'm tlaking about (not me)
Fh has a couple also...I don't know much about it but I found this on the net about removal and treatment. I say try another dermatologist...it sounds like they should be easily removed with a tiny incision.
Medical Care: No topical or systemic medications are effective on primary and secondary milia. Single case reports have demonstrated the success of topical isotretinoin and minocycline in treating patients with milia en plaque.
Surgical Care: Milia can be safely left alone, but if the patient requests treatment, then incision with a cutting-edge needle and manual expression of the contents are effective. This can be performed without local anesthetic. Milia en plaque has been treated effectively with electrodesiccation, carbon dioxide laser, and cryosurgery.
buggiegirl
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i had one a couple of years ago, the dermatologist removed it using a long needle. it hurt a little but was totally effective. i did have some bruising around my eye the day after though...
fm if you need any other info
DCSAAB06
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Best bet...see a dermatologist. Im sure they can help and you look fine by ur wedding
marymoon
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Iwould be careful what dermatologist you go to, Make sure you get a recommendation. FH had a red mark, similar in size and shape to those removed form his cheek and now he literally has HOLE in his cheek!
DCSAAB06
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Posted by marymoon
Iwould be careful what dermatologist you go to, Make sure you get a recommendation. FH had a red mark, similar in size and shape to those removed form his cheek and now he literally has HOLE in his cheek!
True........but then get more than one opinion.
I see one on occassions. I had some type of skin discoloration that was all over my body and made me really insecure. No more because a doc helped. Comes on occassions...its not fun!
See a doctor...thats their specialty...the skin. I wouldnt let them start snipping away but Im sure they can help.
Pookiesangel
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Try Dr. Sherman of Family Dermatolgy they are in Mineola on Old Country Road.. If you need the number let me know. FH & I both see him and we love him!
soontobemrsd325
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I have an excellent recommendation for you. She's in Smithtown. I love her, and I have been through alot of dermatologists, she saved my skin...FM me and I ll give you her name.
She is in Smithtown now, used to be in Garden City
jaclyncalderon
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Thanks everyone....I'm def interested in a Dermatologist my only concern is cost...right now I live in Philly and have ins but I'm moving back to LI this summer and being that I don't have a job yetI will have in this summer but I don't think I'll be able to use it in NY...but please keep the help coming - you guys rock!
