Ann Dermatol.  2010 Nov;22(4):465-467. 10.5021/ad.2010.22.4.465.

Idiopathic Multiple Eruptive Milia Occurred in Unusual Sites

• Cho E
• Cho SH
• Lee JD

• KMID: 2266190
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2010.22.4.465

Abstract

Milia are small, white, benign keratinous cysts that are frequently encountered. Multiple eruptive milia are rare, and are characterized by the development of milia that are more extensive in number and distribution than would be expected in primary milia. We report a case of a 19-year-old girl with tiny, white papules in her axillae and on her abdomen with a review of the relevant literature.

Keyword

Multiple eruptive milia

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Axilla
Humans
Keratins
Young Adult
Keratins

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Multiple, white, 1~2 mm papules are noted on the abdomen and both axillae.

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  Fig. 2 The histopathologic features show small keratin-filled cysts in the superficial dermis (H&E, ×100).

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