Question 1

my 2 year old has a scar under her eye not the big and 2 milia spots, will the scar fade more over time and the milia spots go away on their own? :-(

Accepted Answer

Milia and scars: The milia will most likely go away on their own.  If they don't there are things your pediatrician can offer when she's older to help them resolve. The scar's appearance will depend on how it's cared for. Protect it from sun exposure by using a good sunscreen on her face any time she's going to be outdoors - it's always going to be there, but perhaps much less noticeable.

Question 2

what is a milia?

Accepted Answer

Small cyst: No one knows why these happen. They occur in people of all ages. They usually do not become very big but if they annoy you they can be easily removed.

Question 3

how can you treat milia?

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Dermatologist: Try using gentle exfoliation products.  Avoid harsh skin-care products.  Sometimes they go away on their own.  A dermatologist can remove them using a scalpel or curette, but this is time-consuming and expensive. Milia are not harmful, but they are a cosmetic nuisance.

Question 4

any suggestions for milia?

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Milia: Milia can be removed by excision, cautery, freezing, or laser treatments.  See an eye doctor.

Question 5

can esthesicians remove milia?

Accepted Answer

Some good ones: can, just be careful around the eyes, for those you may want to see a dermatologist

Question 6

how do you get diagnosed with milia?

Accepted Answer

Milia: Milia is a clinical diagnosis. There is no test for it. Milia are commonly found on the skin of people of all ages. They are formed when keratin (a substance produced by the skin) becomes entrapped beneath the outer layer of the skin, forming a tiny cyst. Probably 50% of healthy infants have milia and it is considered as normal finding.

Question 7

are milia a symptom of something more serious?

Accepted Answer

No: They are extremely common in healthy newborn babies. Milia can occur at any age, especially after blistering of the skin or other types of irritation that can cause the keratin to be trapped in small cysts. Treatment is available if you find them bothersome.

Question 8

how do you get milia off with out poping it, is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: It should resolve spontaneously.  Lancing it may cause an infection or bleeding.

Question 9

i want the best medicine for removal of this disease ie milia?

Accepted Answer

Extraction: Milia are inclusion cysts.  The best way to get rid of them is to have them extracted by an aesthetician or dermatology practice

Question 10

i believe i have a large single milia (about 1/2" relativey flat) in the center of my cheat. i have been able to "empty" it once but it is painful. what is involved in removing it?

Accepted Answer

Easy.: See your dermatologist and he/she can numb it, and shave it off--no problem.

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My 2 year old has a scar under her eye not the big and 2 milia spots, will the scar fade more over time and the milia spots go away on their own? :-(

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What is a milia?

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How can you treat milia?

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Any suggestions for milia?

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Can esthesicians remove milia?

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How do you get diagnosed with milia?

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Are milia a symptom of something more serious?

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How do you get milia off with out poping it, is it possible?

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I want the best medicine for removal of this disease ie milia?

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I believe i have a large single milia (about 1/2" relativey flat) in the center of my cheat. i have been able to "empty" it once but it is painful. what is involved in removing it?

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