Milia en plaque of the eyelids in childhood: case report and review of the literature

Pediatr Dermatol. 1998 Jul-Aug;15(4):282-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.1998.1998015282.x.

Abstract

Milia en plaque is a rare type of primary milia. Most of the reported cases have occurred around the ears in adults. We report milia en plaque in a 10-year-old girl who presented with symmetrical erythematous plaques studded with milia on the eyelids. Histopathology revealed milia surrounded by a dense lymphocytic infiltrate. Administration of minocycline and manual expression of the milia successfully treated this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology*
  • Eyelid Diseases / therapy
  • Eyelids / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / therapy