Milia
Milia (singular milium , lat. "Millet [grain]"), also called skin grit or semolina , are small white cysts that occur primarily on the face, but also on the entire body (including the genital area). They are not a skin disease, but a purely cosmetic problem.
Milia are cysts that form at the exits of the sebum ; they are made of horn material, not sebum. They are usually hard to the touch and are often white when they come to the surface of the skin. Milia reach a size of one to two millimeters. Sometimes they are overlaid by skin so that it is not clear that they are milia. The treatment is uncomplicated and can be carried out in a beauty salon for individual milia. The cysts are scored with a small knife or a small injection cannula and squeezed out. It is not possible to express it alone (without first scratching it) and the attempt is painful. Expressing it can also damage the surrounding tissue and lead to inflammation. In the case of larger milia or a large amount of skin grit, these should be removed by a beautician , as the risk of scarring is great. Milia near the eyes are advised to be removed by a dermatologist .
Milia neonatorum
These are grains of semolina that occur in almost all newborns. They can occur over a large area and are mainly found on the face, but also on the gums . If they occur on the line between the hard and soft palate , they are called Epstein pearls. The skin changes heal within a few days without treatment. It is not necessary to remove the milia from infants and small children , as they heal again after a few days, at the latest a few months, even without treatment.
Prevention of milia
In contrast to infants , adults can prevent the formation of semolina with special hygiene products and by avoiding UV radiation . These products are not suitable for the skin of newborns.
Web links
- www.medizinfo.de - photo and detailed description
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d BabySOS: Milia in the baby. In: BabySOS - Tips and information for parents. Retrieved December 13, 2018 .
