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GlossaryMilia

small, white cysts on skin caused by trapped keratin

Milia, also known as milk spots, are small, white or yellowish cysts that typically appear on the face, especially around the eyes and cheeks. They form when keratin, a protein found in the skin, becomes trapped beneath the surface. While common in newborns, milia can also occur in people of all ages and are generally harmless, often resolving on their own without treatment.

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research Persistent Milia, Steatocystoma multiplex and Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Variable Expression of Multiple Pilosebaceous Cysts within an Affected Family

39 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”

Milia, SM, and EVHC may be related conditions, not separate ones.

Xenobiotics In Vitro: The Influence of L-Cystine, Pantothenate, and Miliacin on Metabolic and Proliferative Capacity of Keratinocytes

research Xenobiotics in Vitro: The Influence ofL-Cystine, Pantothenat, and Miliacin on Metabolic and Proliferative Capacity of Keratinocytes

9 citations , January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology”

L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin together significantly boost keratinocyte growth and metabolism.

research Milia en plaque.

7 citations , May 1996 in “PubMed”

Milia en plaque can be caused by skin damage, tumors, or external factors.

research Miliacin Associated with Polar Lipids: Effect on Growth Factors Excretion and Extracellular Matrix of the Dermal Papilla Hair Follicle Model Maintained in Survival Conditions

5 citations , January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

Miliacin combined with polar lipids boosts hair growth factor production, cell renewal, and increases collagen in hair tissue.

research Congenital milia En plaque on scalp

4 citations , December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”

A rare skin condition with cysts was found on a 5-year-old boy's scalp.

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community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

in Treatment 11 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.

community Miniaturized hair or regrowth?

in Is this regrowth? 4 upvotes 2 years ago

A user started finasteride a month ago and is unsure if small hairs are miniaturized or new growth. Replies include a joke and a deleted comment.

community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells

in Research/Science 5 months ago

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

community Regrowth or miniaturisation???

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 6 months ago

A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects stress-related alopecia and is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to potential side effects. Another user suggests it might be androgenic alopecia and recommends starting finasteride.

community Stopping finastride due to military service

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 44 upvotes 7 months ago

Stopping finasteride and dutasteride due to military service in Egypt. Temporary hair shedding may occur, but hair should recover after resuming treatment.

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Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Miliana Vojvodic, MD
Toronto, ON, Canada

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