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    Glossary Milia

    small, white cysts on skin caused by trapped keratin

    Milia, also known as milk spots, are small, white or yellowish cysts that typically appear on the face, especially around the eyes and cheeks. They form when keratin, a protein found in the skin, becomes trapped beneath the surface. While common in newborns, milia can also occur in people of all ages and are generally harmless, often resolving on their own without treatment.

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    1. Persistent Milia, Steatocystoma multiplex and Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Variable Expression of Multiple Pilosebaceous Cysts within an Affected Family Dermatology · 1998 · 39 citations
    2. Xenobiotics in Vitro: The Influence ofL-Cystine, Pantothenat, and Miliacin on Metabolic and Proliferative Capacity of Keratinocytes Cutaneous and ocular toxicology · 2006 · 9 citations
    3. Milia en plaque. PubMed · 1996 · 7 citations
    4. Miliacin Associated with Polar Lipids: Effect on Growth Factors Excretion and Extracellular Matrix of the Dermal Papilla Hair Follicle Model Maintained in Survival Conditions Hair therapy & transplantation · 2016 · 5 citations
    5. Congenital milia En plaque on scalp Indian Journal of Dermatology · 2014 · 4 citations
    6. “Miliacin encapsulated by polar lipids stimulates cell proliferation in hair bulb and improves telogen effluvium in women” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2019 · 3 citations
    7. Horn With Miliary Calcification in Squamous Cell Carcinoma American Journal of Dermatopathology · 2003 · 2 citations
    8. Oral isotretinoin therapy and milia formation in patients with acne vulgaris: A prospective study Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery · 2021 · 1 citations
    9. Generalized multiple eruptive milia in an infant – An unusual presentation Indian journal of paediatric dermatology · 2022
    10. Milia may originate from the outermost layers of the hair bulge of the outer root sheath: A case report Oncology Letters · 2016
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