MILIA & SKIN CYSTS
Specialized Care for Milia and Skin Cysts
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra provide evaluation and treatment for milia and skin cysts, two common but distinct causes of small bumps under the skin. Correctly telling them apart is the first step to effective, low-scarring removal.
Understanding Milia and Skin Cysts
Milia are small, white or yellowish bumps that form when dead skin cells become trapped beneath the skin's surface. Skin cysts are closed sacs filled with fluid or other material that can vary in size and often appear as raised bumps. Though they can look similar at a glance, they form differently and are treated differently.
Who Is a Good Candidate
Anyone with persistent white bumps, milia that haven't resolved on their own, or a cyst that is growing, tender, or cosmetically bothersome.
Our Approach
Accurate Diagnosis: Detailed evaluation to distinguish milia from cysts and other look-alike bumps based on appearance and characteristics.
Tailored Treatment Plans: Treatment strategies matched to each patient's specific condition, location, and extent of milia or cysts.
Effective Removal: Removal techniques chosen to minimize scarring and give the best cosmetic outcome.
Preventive Measures: Guidance on preventing recurrence and appropriate skincare routines.
Extraction
Surgical removal of milia or skin cysts by incision and extraction.
Laser Therapy
Advanced laser treatments for milia and certain types of skin cysts.
Topical Treatments
Creams or ointments to help manage symptoms or prevent further occurrences.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Procedures that involve minimal invasion for removal.
What Sets Our Milia and Skin Cyst Care Apart
Precise Differentiation: We distinguish milia, epidermoid cysts, and other bumps before treatment, since the wrong technique on the wrong lesion type can cause unnecessary scarring.
Scar-Conscious Removal: Extraction technique is chosen specifically to minimize visible scarring, particularly for facial lesions.
Recurrence-Aware Planning: Because cysts can recur at the same site, we discuss recurrence risk upfront and what to watch for afterward.
Same-Visit Options: Many milia and small cysts can be evaluated and treated in a single visit, minimizing time off your schedule.
If you have persistent bumps you'd like evaluated or removed, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are milia?
Milia are small, white, harmless cysts that form when dead skin cells become trapped beneath the skin's surface.
Q. How are milia removed?
A dermatologist can safely extract milia using a sterile technique - they should not be squeezed at home.
Q. Are milia and skin cysts the same thing?
Milia are a specific type of tiny keratin-filled cyst; other skin cysts can vary in size and cause, so evaluation helps confirm the type.