Milia are small, superficial cysts filled with flakes of skin cells, not pus. This image displays numerous small, white milia.
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Picture of Milia: Milia are small, superficial cysts filled with flakes of skin cells, not pus. Divider line
Milia are small, superficial cysts filled with flakes of skin cells, not pus.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1722-1723. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.601, 604, 780. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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