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An excess milia is a small, circular area of skin that protrudes from many places on the body. Excess milia is usually painless and is not a serious problem. Most doctors advise against treating excess milia unless you intend to remove them. If you want, you can visit your doctor to discuss methods of removing excess milia such as burning. In addition, you can apply essential oils or natural blends to let the excess milia dry out and fall off.
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Get professional medical treatment to remove excess milia
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Visit a dermatologist. Most skin tags are harmless, but it’s best to see a dermatologist if you notice a milia that’s darker than your skin tone, large, or irregularly shaped. Removing a milia on your own without consulting a doctor will take time and is a sign of a more serious problem. [1] X Trusted Source Consumer Reports Go to Source
- Excess milia usually do not change color significantly. If this happens, you should also talk to your dermatologist. Your doctor can help remove the excess milia and get it tested if in doubt. [2] X Research Source
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Ask your doctor to remove the excess skin. The doctor will numb the area with a cream and use a knife to cut the milia from the skin. Your doctor may also use sharp medical scissors to separate the milia. This excision procedure is relatively quick and painless. [3] X Research Sources
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Ask your doctor to freeze excess milia. During your visit, your doctor will use a probe to spread a small amount of liquid nitrogen over the excess milia. This cryosurgery procedure is also used to remove warts. Once frozen, the milia will fall off. [4] X Research Sources
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Ask your doctor to burn off excess skin tags. During the ablation procedure, the doctor will use a small probe to direct the heat source to the surface of the skin. The heat generated from the electric current will burn and remove the milia quickly and simply. [5] X Research Sources
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Ask your doctor to block the blood supply to the wart. In ligation, the doctor will tie a small bandage at the top of the wart. This helps block the blood supply to the top of the milia, causing the milia to die and fall off the skin. The procedure can take several days, depending on the size and location of the milia, and can be a bit painful.
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Recognize the benefits of receiving professional medical care. You may want to remove excess milia at home yourself, but a doctor’s care offers special benefits. Your doctor will use sterile equipment to prevent infection. In addition, your doctor will also apply a numbing cream to relieve pain during and after removing the milia. Some methods, such as burning the milia, rarely leave scars. [6] X Research Sources
- Depending on where it appears, excess milia may need to be treated by a specialist. For example, an excess milia near the eye is usually treated by an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). [7] X Research Sources
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Do not treat excess milia. You can leave the excess milia alone. If there is no effect then you do not necessarily need to remove the excess milia. Usually, your doctor will recommend no treatment unless you want to.
- Insurers also often view the removal of excess milia as cosmetic and unnecessary. Therefore, you need to check if the insurance company will cover the cost of removing the excess milia. [8] X Research Sources
Use natural essential oils and blends at home to remove excess milia
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Apply Oregano essential oil. Mix 2-3 drops of Oregano essential oil with 4-6 drops of coconut oil. Dip a clean cotton swab in the mixture and apply it to the wart 2-3 times per day. This process takes about a month to take effect. [9] X Research Source
- Be careful when applying natural essential oils like Oregano as they can irritate the skin. Stop using essential oils if skin is red. Also, avoid applying essential oils to the skin around the eyes.
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Apply tea tree oil. This essential oil is well known for its antifungal properties. You need to prepare a clean cotton swab. Dip a cotton ball in clean water and put 3 drops of tea tree oil on it. Use a cotton ball to apply to the wart and the surrounding skin about 2.5 cm from the wart. Do it 3 times per day. Consistently applying this method will help dry up the milia. [10] X Research Source
- Always remember to dip a cotton ball in water to reduce the chance of tea tree oil irritating the skin, including the finger area. Or you can dilute tea tree oil with olive oil.
- Some people suggest that a bandage should be applied to the excess milia until it dries and falls off.
- Be careful when treating excess milia around the eyes as essential oils can be irritating.
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Apply aloe. You can cut a piece of aloe vera, squeeze the aloe vera gel, or buy aloe vera gel at the store. Dip a cotton swab in aloe vera gel and apply it to the wart as many times as you like. This method is based on the natural healing properties of aloe vera and its effectiveness is also uncertain. [11] X Research Source
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Apply the castor oil mixture. Mix the castor oil and baking soda in a bowl until the mixture thickens. Dip a cotton swab in the mixture and apply it to the wart. Apply as often as you like, but be wary of skin irritation. The effectiveness of this method has been verified by many naturopaths. [12] X Research Source
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Apply the garlic mixture. Prepare a clove of fresh garlic and grind it into a paste in a small bowl. Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and then apply a small amount to the excess milia. Use a bandage to cover the wart. Do it once per day. [13] X Research Source
- Another method is to cut the garlic clove into thin slices. Then, apply a slice of garlic on top of the excess milia. Use a bandage to fix the garlic slice. Do this procedure every morning and by evening you can remove the garlic and remove the bandage. The excess milia will fall off after a week. [14] X Research Source
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Treat with apple cider vinegar. Dip cotton balls in apple cider vinegar until saturated. Dab a cotton ball on the wart and keep it for a few minutes. You can apply cotton balls in circular motions on your skin to increase absorption. Do this three times daily until the skin tags fall off. This method is quite effective. [15] X Research Source
- Treatment with apple cider vinegar often causes itching on the skin. If it feels too uncomfortable, you can dilute apple cider vinegar with a little water before applying it to your skin. [16] X Research Source
Use extracted juice to remove excess milia
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Apply dandelion stem juice. Prepare fresh dandelion and twist the stem from root to tip until the juice comes out. Squeeze the juice onto a cotton ball and apply it on the wart. Do it up to four times per day. The juice will dry out the wart and fall off. [17] X Research Source
- Choose another method to remove milia if you are allergic to plants such as dandelions.
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Apply lemon juice. Lemon is highly acidic and should be used for disinfection. You can squeeze fresh lemon juice into the bowl. Then, dip a cotton ball in the juice and apply it on the wart. Do it three times per day. Lemon juice will work after many applications. [18] X Research Sources
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Apply fig stem juice. Prepare a handful of fresh figs and cut off the stem. Grind the stem in a small bowl to get the juice. Dip a cotton ball in the juice and apply it to the wart up to four times per day. The milia will fall off after 4 weeks. [19] X Research Source
- Beyond the oral evidence, the effectiveness of this approach is difficult to assess.
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Apply pineapple juice. You can buy a bottle of pineapple juice at the store or squeeze fresh pineapple to get the juice. Dip a cotton ball in the juice and apply it to the wart up to three times per day. After about a week, you should see the milia gradually disappear. [20] X Research Source
- The effectiveness of this method depends on the skin’s response to the acidity of pineapple juice.
Experimenting with a more thorough method of removing excess acne
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Apply nail polish over the excess milia. Prepare a jar of clear topcoat. Apply a thin layer of paint to the wart at least twice daily. Make sure the milia is completely covered with paint. The milia will gradually fall off the skin. [21] X Research Source
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Use duct tape to dry the wart. Cut a piece of tape 2.5 cm in diameter. Stick the tape right over the wart. Let the tape dry the wart until it falls off. You can change the tape with a new one every day. This method usually works after 10 days. [22] X Research Source
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Tie the skin tag. You can use a piece of fishing line, thin cotton floss. Tie a piece of string around the part of the wart that is in contact with the surface of the skin. Tie tight but not painful. Cut off the excess wire and leave it alone. Due to lack of circulation, the milia will fall off. This is the same method of ligation of the milia as doctors usually do with sterilized instruments. [23] X Research Sources
- Milia may change color when applying this method. This is normal due to lack of blood supply. [24] X Research Sources
- Be careful when applying this method. You need to make sure to only block the blood supply to the wart and not the surrounding skin. Discontinue use and consult a physician if pain occurs.
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Do not cut your own milia at home. Cutting a milia yourself can increase your risk of serious infection and bleeding. Even small milia can bleed and require professional medical attention. In addition, cutting a milia yourself can leave scars and skin discoloration.
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Try over-the-counter medications. There are many over-the-counter medications that are said to help clear up milia after 1-2 applications. Drugs Dr. Schpl’s Freeze Away applies cold directly to the milia, causing the milia to fall off the skin. This drug is quite effective if used carefully.
- Always follow the directions for use on the drug label to avoid the risk of damaging the skin around the excess milia, even causing scarring and skin discoloration. [25] X Trusted Source Consumer Reports Go to Source
Advice
- In English medical terminology, skin tags are also known as Cutaneous Papilloma, Cutaneous Tag and Templeton Skin Tag. [26] X Research Source
- Sometimes, warts can look like excess skin tags and vice versa. To distinguish between the two, you need to note that excess milia has a smoother surface, protrudes from the surface, and is not contagious. [27] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
- Interestingly, dogs can also get excess milia. Always consult your veterinarian before attempting to remove excess skin tags from your dog at home. [28] X Research Sources
Warning
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water before touching or treating excess skin tags. Self-treating excess milia at home can increase the risk of infection.
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An excess milia is a small, circular area of skin that protrudes from many places on the body. Excess milia is usually painless and is not a serious problem. Most doctors advise against treating excess milia unless you intend to remove them. If you want, you can visit your doctor to discuss methods of removing excess milia such as burning. In addition, you can apply essential oils or natural blends to let the excess milia dry out and fall off.
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