Milia en Plaque Successfully Treated by Dermabrasion

Background. Milia en plaque is a rarely described benign lesion characterized by milia within an erythematous base, usually located periauricularly. No optimal treatment is known. Objective. To illustrate by a case report the clinical presentation and effect of dermabrasion on milia en plaque. Metho...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2005-10, Vol.31 (10), p.1359-1362
Main Authors: Lynden‐van Nes, Anneke M.T., Kinderen, Daan J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Background. Milia en plaque is a rarely described benign lesion characterized by milia within an erythematous base, usually located periauricularly. No optimal treatment is known. Objective. To illustrate by a case report the clinical presentation and effect of dermabrasion on milia en plaque. Methods. A 60‐year‐old woman with milia en plaque at the mandibular ridge was treated with dermabrasion using a diamond fraise. Results. Complete regression of the lesion was seen at a follow‐up of 6 months. Conclusion. Dermabrasion seems a suitable treament for milia en plaque.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31221