
Milia
Overview
These are small white or yellowish white skin growths often seen on the eyelids or temple.
Causes
Many factors are thought to contribute to Selective Mutism, including:
- the temperament of the child or adolescent
- developmental difficulties, particularly in the area of language
- anxiety, particularly social anxiety, leading to a persistent fear of performance or interaction in a certain social setting, most often school
- family interactions
Detection & Treatment
They can be removed surgically for cosmetic reasons.They represent obstructed sweat ducts.

