Some stubborn milia
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Some stubborn milia

Initially, I thought these bumps lateral to this patient’s left eye were solar comedones due to their location and his history of chronic sun exposure. However, the bumps extracted were pearly, slightly firm tiny cysts, so I believe they were milia. Milia are very superficial cysts which commonly occur on the face, in particular around […]
The difference between blackheads & milia
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The difference between blackheads & milia

Do you know the difference between a blackhead and a milia? Blackheads and whiteheads are also known as open and closed comedones. They are dilated pores that are plugged with keratin. Whiteheads are closed, meaning there is skin covering the comedone. Blackheads are open, exposed to air. Air oxidizes the keratin, causing it to turn […]
A couple of whiteheads extracted
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A couple of whiteheads extracted

This sweet gentleman came in for his biannual skin exam, and as we were finishing, he mentioned that he had a white bump on his right cheek that his wife wondered if we could evaluate and possibly treat. How could I resist? Have a great weekend everyone! source