Milia in Babies
BIL called last night asking his mother about the tiny spots on his newborn baby. I think they should be milia as most newborn babies have them in the first few weeks. He was asking for some ailment or cream to clear of the spots. Actually, these white bumps are harmless and they will go away eventually without any treatment. A newborn baby’s skin is very delicate and milia occur because the dead skin cell were trapped in the small pockets near the surface of the skin. Nonetheless, when the surface of the bumps wear away, the dead skin will wear off and same goes to the bumps.
I didn’t apply anything on my babies but just wipe their faces with warm water in a gentle gesture a few times a day. It’s best to leave the milia alone without squeezing them to avoid scarring. If the milia do not go off after 3 months, then you can consult the doctor for a solution if you are concerned.
