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Milia in Infant/Neonate
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Milia in Infant/Neonate

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Contributors: Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH, Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD
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Synopsis

Milia (Pediatric) : Cheek, Eyelids, Face, Nose, White color, Tiny papules
Pediatric
Milia (singular, milium) are minute epidermal cysts. Primary milia are extremely common on the face of newborns, in which they usually spontaneously resolve by the end of the first month of life. Secondary milia occur after injury to the skin, such as from burns or subepidermal blistering disorders (epidermolysis bullosa).

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ICD10CM:
L72.8 – Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

SNOMEDCT:
254679001 – Milia

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Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.

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Milia in Infant/Neonate
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Milia (Pediatric) : Cheek, Eyelids, Face, Nose, White color, Tiny papules
Clinical image of Milia - imageId=59031. Click to open in gallery. caption: 'Few tiny, smooth, white papules near the eye.'
Few tiny, smooth, white papules near the eye.

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