Xanthelasma: Milia should be distinguished from

Milia should be distinguished from other types of cyst, comedones, xanthelasma and syringomas. Colloid milia are golden coloured bumps on cheeks and temples associated with excessive exposure to sunlight. Multiple lesions Skin tags Actinic keratoses Xanthelasma palpebrum Syringoma Cysts Milia Moniliform blepharosis in lipoid proteinosis (extremely rare) A variety of cutaneous inflammatory conditions, infections and malignancies arise and tend to be more vigorously expressed than in normal individuals. Activity How may xanthelasma be removed? Xanthelasma Trichoepithelioma Milium Fox-Fordyce disease Microcystic adnexal carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma. What is the treatment for syringoma? Syringomas are benign and do not require intervention. Treatment for cosmetic reasons aims to reduce tumour visibility with minimal scarring, but the results are often suboptimal. Treatment options ...