Congenital Milia En Plaque on Scalp

December 2014 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology ”

Sangita Ghosh, Shikha Sangal

milia en plaque keratin-filled cysts hair follicle obstruction blaschkoid pattern

TLDR A rare skin condition with cysts was found on a 5-year-old boy's scalp.

Milia en plaque (MEP) was a rare condition characterized by clusters of keratin-filled cysts due to hair follicle obstruction, typically occurring in adults around the peri-auricular area. Fewer than 40 cases had been documented in dermatological literature. This report described a unique case of congenital MEP on the scalp of a 5-year-old boy, with an unusual blaschkoid extension into the posterior nuchal area, highlighting its rarity and distinct presentation.

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