Tiny white bumps keep showing up on my eyelids, and I can’t get in to be seen yet. What are these?

What Are Milia?

Milia are tiny cysts filled with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails. They form when dead skin cells get trapped beneath the skin’s surface instead of shedding normally. They commonly appear:

• On the eyelids
• Under the eyes
• Around the cheeks and nose
• In clusters of small white or yellowish dots

Unlike pimples, milia are usually:

• Firm to the touch
• Not painful
• Not red or inflamed
• Difficult or impossible to squeeze out

They’re extremely common and generally harmless.