Milium

A milium ( : milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, is a clog of the eccrine sweat gland. It is a keratin-filled cyst that may appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth. Milia are commonly associated with newborn babies, but may appear on people of any age. They are usually found around the nose and eyes, and sometimes on the genitalia, often mistaken by those affected as warts or other sexually transmitted diseases. Milia can also be confused with stubborn whiteheads.

A milium ( : milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, is a clog of the eccrine sweat gland. It is a keratin-filled cyst that may appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth. Milia are commonly associated with newborn babies, but may appear on people of any age. They are usually found around the nose and eyes, and sometimes on the genitalia, often mistaken by those affected as warts or other sexually transmitted diseases. Milia can also be confused with stubborn whiteheads. ==Types== There are six different types of milia: Neonatal milia- occurs primarily in newborn babies and can be found on the face, torso, and scalp; Primary milia- this is the most common form; Secondary milia- damage to the skin caused by trauma, disease, or medication (burns, rashes, blisters, sun exposure, or heavy cream/ointment); Juvenile milia- seen from birth through childhood; Milia en plaque- unusual and seen predominantly in women. Milia appear in clumps or forming a raised patch of skin behind the ears or on the eyelids, cheeks, and jaw; Multiple eruptive milia- a rare condition where many milia appear on the face, upper arms, and abdomen over a few weeks or months.

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