Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Key Takeaways Milia are small white bumps formed when keratin and dead skin cells get trapped under the skin.Primary milia appear without a cause, while ...

White bumps called milia are the most common cause, but bumps on the face can also be from closed pores, cysts, keratoses, skin cancer, and more. White bumps on your face can appear under your ...

Milia bumps often resolve on their own without treatment in babies, but are commonly extracted or removed in adults. Certain products can help get rid of them faster and prevent more from forming.