Early SUPERFICIAL milia can be removed by tropical tretinoin creams and chemical peels. Deep milia seeds are removed by
- Ablative laser eg CO2 lasers
- Incision and expression
- Cautery
Yes it’s very important to PREVENT recurrence, especially if you are prone to having milia seeds. Products causing milia seeds include sunscreen and makeup; basically anything that CLOGS up your pores.
Hence its good to remove your makeup and sunscreen well by “double washing” your face. This means:
STEP 1: Using a cleansing oil to remove make-up and sunscreen
STEP 2: Foam cleanser that is suitable for your skin type