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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
2 year old, small white bumps on previously injured area
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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2 year old, small white bumps on previously injured area
by kyc117, Aug 31, 2004 12:00AM
4 months ago, my 2 year old daughter fell and scratched her face, under her eye. After healing, she seemed to have developed little white bumps in a 1/4 inch area in the previously injured area. They look like little whiteheads. It has been 2 months now and they are not going away. This is kind of unsightly and I can't get her in to my dermatologist until October. What is this and is there anything I can do? Thank you so much
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 31, 2004 12:00AM
, Aug 31, 2004 12:00AM
Milia, or small cysts, often occur in areas of trauma. They are easy to remove with a sharp needle if the appearance is a concern. In your child's case, this may need to wait until she gets a bit older and more cooperative.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
