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Milia en plaque: three new pediatric cases

Carlo Cota1, Jolinda Sinagra, Pietro Donati

  • 1San Gallicano Dermatologic Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, Italy. carlocota@yahoo.it

Pediatric Dermatology
|March 5, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Milia en plaque (MEP) is a rare skin condition presenting as multiple lesions on an inflamed plaque. This study reports three new pediatric cases, expanding the literature on this unusual condition in children.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Background:

  • Milia en plaque (MEP) is an uncommon variant of milia.
  • It typically affects middle-aged women, presenting as multiple milia-like lesions on an erythematous, edematous plaque.

Observation:

  • MEP is exceptionally rare in children, with only four cases previously documented.
  • This report details three new pediatric cases of MEP.
  • One case presented with an unusual site of involvement.

Findings:

  • The study expands the limited case reports of pediatric MEP.
  • Histological findings confirmed the diagnosis of milia in all cases.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of MEP in pediatric populations is warranted.
  • Further research may elucidate potential triggers or unique presentations in children.

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