Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Milia, also called milk spots, are small, pearly white cysts that form under the ...

Those tiny clusters of bumps are called milia — and they’re a lot more common than you might think. Here, we explain what causes milia, plus the best treatments — and how to prevent them in ...

They can be hard bumps or flat patches. Possible causes include milia, pityriasis alba, vitiligo, and more. Many people experience white spots on their face at some point during their lives.