Tips on how to remove chestnut papules

Uncovering the true nature of the disease is the basis of medical treatment. Only by understanding the pathology of the disease can better measures be taken to treat the disease. Milia is a common skin disease in our lives, and it is very complicated. The causes of milia are also varied, so it is very necessary to understand milia and master some tips to remove it. In this way, it is our responsibility to have a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge of milia.

What is Milia?

Chestnut papules, also known as "white acne", are a type of retention cyst originating from the epithelium of the pubic region or skin appendages, a benign skin tumor. It can occur at any age, even in newborns, and men and women have an equal chance of developing the disease. Milia caused by trauma often occurs after abrasions, scratches or facial inflammatory rashes. It is common in skin lesions such as epidermolysis bullosa or epidermolysis bullosa, and can also occur after blisters of herpes zoster. Some patients have genetic factors.

Clinical manifestations and classification

symptom

1. The lesions are milky white or yellow, with needle-tip to rice-sized solid papules, rounded at the top, and covered with a very thin epidermis.

2. Secondary lesions are mostly distributed around the original skin lesions, can last for several years, and fall off naturally without forming scars.

3. Some lesions may have calcium salt deposits, which are as hard as cartilage and turn dark yellow as the lesions grow larger.

4. Mostly seen on the face, especially the eyelids, cheeks and forehead. In adults, it may also occur on the genitals, while in infants it is usually limited to the eyelids and temples.

Clinical classification

1. Primary type: It occurs in newborns and is formed by undeveloped sebaceous glands. The lesions can disappear naturally.

2. Secondary type: often occurs after inflammation and may be related to damage to the sweat ducts. It may occur after sunlight exposure, second-degree burns, epidermolysis bullosa, delayed cutaneous epidermal hyperplasia, lichen planus, vesicular dermatitis, perianthia, perianthoides, and X-ray exposure.

Tips for removing milia

Chestnut papules are white acne, which is a type of skin disease and can occur at any age. When symptoms of chestnut papules appear on the skin, the skin will become severely itchy and accompanied by pain, which will seriously affect the patient's skin health. Therefore, the treatment of chestnut papules is very important. We should seize the opportunity of treatment and actively start the treatment of the disease.

Chestnut papules are mostly benign lesions. Patients with mild symptoms have no conscious symptoms and generally do not require special treatment. However, patients with severe conditions will experience symptoms of pain and itching, for which local treatment is required. It is mainly disinfected with 75% alcohol. You can use a needle to prick the skin on the surface of the papule and then pick out the white particles. After treatment, you must also pay attention to the hygiene of the affected area. In addition, freezing and electrocautery treatments can be performed on the affected areas. At the same time, direct sunlight should be avoided and sun protection should be done to protect the health of the skin. This can reduce the recurrence of chestnut papules. Drug treatment generally chooses oral chloroquine or β-carotene. Vitamins can play a role in whitening. Patients should also supplement more vitamin C appropriately, and the diet needs to be kept light.