Causes of Milia Spots
- Skin damage: Milia can be caused by skin damage from injuries, rashes, or sun exposure.
- Medications: Long-term use of steroid medications can cause milia.
- Genetic or autoimmune conditions: Milia can be caused by genetic or autoimmune conditions.
- Blocked sweat glands: In newborn babies, blocked sweat glands can cause milia.
- Cell turnover: As people age, cell turnover slows down, making mature skin more likely to develop milia.
- Stress: Stress can increase the hormone cortisol, which can trigger the skin to produce more sebum, a natural oil that can increase the risk of milia.
- Products: Milia can be associated with certain products, including liquid paraffin, liquid petroleum, and paraffin oil.