Small white granules on the face can be considered as milia, folliculitis or whitehead pimples. 1. Corns: occurring on the face, especially around the eyelids, the lesions are yellowish-white firm papules with smooth surface, not fused, which can be extruded into firm keratinous globular particles, often with no self-conscious symptoms. 2. Folliculitis: under the triggers of excessive sweating, scratching, bad hygiene habits, bacteria, fungi and other infections of the hair follicles, causing folliculitis, which can appear on the head and face with a red halo around the center of the papules with pus plugs. 3. Whitehead acne: when the sebaceous glands of the hair follicles are blocked and chronic inflammation occurs, the initial lesions are yellow sebaceous angular plugs, i.e., whitehead acne, also known as closed pimples, which can occur in the cheeks, forehead and other parts of the face. In addition to the above reasons, there are many other reasons for the growth of small white particles on the face, it is recommended to consult a regular hospital to clarify the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.