What could be the cause for tiny raised bumps on my cheek? (photo)

Thank you for your question. I agree with Dr Ho, the raised spots appears to look like milia. Milia are completely harmless, and in some cases they will eventually clear by themselves.

Treatment:

1. Observe and wait - It may clear on its own

2. Topical tretinoin (Vitamin A) - the least invasive treatment, but variable efficacy

3. Incision (cut) and manual expression

4. Laser - Carbon Dioxide Laser/Erbium:YAG Laser

5. Chemical peel and dermabrasion - efficacy debatable

Hope this helps and all the best!

Best Wishes,

Vincent

These are milia seeds. Your pores have been blocked up by dead skin cells.

The 2 main modes of removal are:

1) Electrocautery

2) Laser removal

Cheers,

Rachel