Illustrated photos of Milia

Definition of Milia :

Milia form as multiple, firm, white lesions that range from 1 to 4 mm in diameter. They are very common, benign, keratin-filled cysts.

Milia usually appear on the face and most commonly affect the eyelids, nose, and malar region, sometimes on the genitalia; It is formed at base of hair follicle or sweat gland.

Milia are commonly associated with newborn babies 40% of newborns, but can appear on people of all ages.


Other names: milk spot or an oil seed.Milium is the single of milia.

Types of Milia :

1- Primary or spontaneously.
2- secondary caused by trauma, radiotherapy, skin infection, or bullous diseases.

Treatment:

In children milia often disappear within two to four weeks.Options include simple excision, electrodessication of the surface, or puncture and expression of the contents