Question 1

what's the best treatment for the removal of milia?

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Milia: They can be removed using in inectable anesthesia.

Question 2

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

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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 3

what is a milia?

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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 4

do milia ever go away?

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Yes: Yes.  It takes time, but they typically resolve as infants develop.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

how can you clear up milia?

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Goes away: It will go away without doing anything.

Question 8

can you remove milia at home?

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Not recommended: Although many individuals will try this, techniques should be utilized to diminsh the potential for infection in this area which can have serious complications.

Question 9

can esthesicians remove milia?

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

Question 10

how do you get diagnosed with milia?

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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.

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