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Does Electrodessication Of Milia Cause Scarring?
Milia are tiny white bumps or small cysts on the skin that are almost always seen in newborn babies.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Milia occur when dead skin becomes trapped in small pockets at the surface of the skin or mouth. They are common in newborn infants.
Similar cysts are seen in the mouths of newborn infants. They are called
Adults may develop milia on the face. The bumps and cysts also occur on parts of the body...
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