| Milia | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
Milia on the eyelid of an adult male |
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| ICD-10 | L72.8 (ILDS L72.830) |
| ICD-9 | 374.84, 704.8, 706.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 001367 |
| eMedicine | article/1058063 |
A milium (plural milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, is a keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.[1][2]:780 Milia are commonly associated with newborn babies but can appear on people of all ages.[3]:680 They are usually found around the nose and eyes, and sometimes on the genitalia, often mistaken by those affected as warts or other STDs. Milia can also be confused with stubborn whiteheads.
In children, milia often disappear within two to four weeks. In adults they may require removal by a physician, dermatologist, or an esthetician.