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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.