Milia, Molluscum, Mole

Milia

Milia often resemble white heads. They are most commonly seen on the face especially around the eyes. They appear as white or brownish raised dots. Milia often increase in size and number over a period of weeks or months. The tendency of developing Milia usually runs in families. If left untreated they may form clusters and make treatment difficult.

Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum is a highly contagious viral infection seen most commonly in children and in adults with poor immunity. It often resembles acne due to its bright red colour and it extrudes whitish material on squeezing. Mollusca begin as small raised dots and gradually spread to surrounding skin. If left untreated they may grow in size and spread to other areas of the body. Other people living together may also get infected.

Moles

Moles are genetically predetermined. They may be flat or raised and vary in colour from light brown to black. In Indian skin, moles rarely pose the threat of cancerous change. Most common cause of removal is for cosmetic reasons. However it is important to have a mole checked if it suddenly starts changing colour, increases in size and if it starts itching or bleeding.

Treatment

Removal of milia, molluscum or moles is a fairly simple process that takes about 5-10 minutes. The safest and most scarless methods of removal are needling, radiofrequency and excision. I prefer to make these procedures completely painless by the use of cream or local anaesthesia.