Benign Papular Lesions

Milia

• Small (1-2 mm), pearly white bumps
• Found in up to half of newborn babies
• Caused by the retention of old skin cells and oily material within hair follicles
• Most frequently located on the face, especially nose, upper cheeks and chin
• This usually clears off within the first few months of life
• No treatment is required
• There is no known prevention

Link to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001367.htm

Sebaceous gland hyperplasia

• Multiple tiny yellow or flesh coloured papules on the nose and cheeks and upper lip of newborn babies.
• It is thought to be from the effects of the mother’s hormones on the baby’s sweat glands and will resolve on its own in the first month of life.