Anatomical Abnormality
milia Audio
mil·i·a [ mil-ee-uh ]
Definitions related to milium cyst:
  • (milia) Presence of multiple small cysts containing keratin (skin protein) and presenting as tiny pearly-white bumps just under the surface of the skin.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
  • Small (one to two mm), firm, white cysts on the skin.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Milia are very common, benign, keratin-filled cysts (see the image below).Primary milia are typically seen in infants but also may occur in children and adults.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
  • Milia are tiny white bumps that appear across a baby's nose, chin or cheeks. Milia are common in newborns but can occur at any age.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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