Milia are small, white cysts commonly seen around the cheeks. This image displays numerous small, white milia. This image displays the multiple small, white cysts typical of milia. This image displays numerous milia of the chin and neck. Milia commonly occur around the eye area, as displayed in this image. This image displays a milium, which has a "seed pearl"-like appearance. This image displays two milia lesions, one just below the eyebrow and another at the upper-inner eye corner. This image displays a single milium above the eye area.
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Milia  Information for adults

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Milia are small, white cysts commonly seen around the cheeks.
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Signs and Symptoms
Milia appear as 1–2 mm white-to-yellow, domed bumps that are not painful or itchy. 

The most common locations for primary milia include:
  • Around the eyes, cheeks, nose, and forehead in adults and infants.
  • On the upper palate inside the mouth of infants. These milia are called Epstein's pearls, and they occur in up to 85% up infants.
The most common locations for secondary milia include:
  • Anywhere on the body where another skin condition exists.
  • On the faces of people who have had a lot of damage from sun exposure.
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Last Modified: 17 Apr 2009
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