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What are the types of milia?

 

Milia types are classified based on the age at which the milia occur or what’s causing the milia to develop.

 

These types also fall into primary or secondary categories.

 

Primary milia are formed directly from keratin that is trapped within the layers of the skin. These milia are usually found on the faces of infants or adults.

 

Secondary milia look similar, but they develop after something clogs the ducts leading to the skin’s surface, like after an injury, burn, or blistering or over rubbing of the area.

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Drugs or products that can cause milia

 

Some of the ingredients in skin care and makeup can cause milia. If you have skin that is prone to milia, avoid the following ingredients:

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• liquid paraffin

• liquid petroleum

• paraffin oil

• paraffinum liquidum

• petrolatum liquid

• petroleum oil

• Lanolin 

 

How are milia diagnosed?

 

Our Nurse Prescriber has a specialist interest in skin and has trained with the Dermatologist Dr Zain Obagi. She can examine your skin to determine if you have milia based on their appearance. If you need further investigations she will advise you to see your GP.