Milia are tiny cysts that occur for unknown reasons in infants. Milia are tiny (about an 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter) cysts. Milia are smooth, white cysts often found on the face. This image displays milia, the small, white bumps at the center of the forehead. Though they are white in color, milia are filled with skin scale (keratin), not pus.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1722-1723. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.601, 604, 780. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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