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Milia not as harmless as they seem: ‘You must absolutely not squeeze them’

Milia not as harmless as they seem: ‘You must absolutely not squeeze them’

Milia are small, white, hard bumps on the skin that are often mistaken for acne but require different care. Dermatologists advise against squeezing these bumps and explain the proper methods for their prevention and removal.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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