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Milia

Keratinous cysts of 1-3 mm in diameter which occurs due to the obstruction of an eccrine sweat duct/hair follicle.

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Keratinous cysts of 1-3 mm in diameter which occurs due to the obstruction of an eccrine sweat duct/hair follicle.

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Classification

Primary milia

Appear spontaneously

Secondary milia

Following trauma, use of topical/systemic drugs, in renal transplant patient and with inflammatory skin diseases

Management

Surgical excision:

Nick the skin with a #11 surgical blade and then use a comedone extractor to press the cyst out

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