Milia?

[fitzida]

Has anyone else with PMR developed a raised whitish facial cyst. I'm in self-isolation and have been aware of this for several months. A google search has suggested this could be a benign condition called milia. Should I trust my self-diagnosis or be concerned as to the possibility of a more sinister condition?

[SnazzyD]

How big is it?

[fitzida in reply to SnazzyD]

On close examination it's two white spots the size of p.inheads side by side and the surrounding skin is reddened. Despite looking as though they contain pus they're hard to the touch. They have been there for a couple of months so I thought it high time to seek advice. Many thanks.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

healthline.com/health/skin-...

suggests way of deaking with them and this

healthline.com/health/skin-...

has a really good image.

If that is what they look like - it is unlikely to be a problem waiting for some weeks in which timest hey may well disappear on their own or with some gentle help. And they will wait until you do have to see the GP for another reason

[fitzida in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks so much for your reply. I am feeling fairly reassured by looking at the images as mine are just two small ones side by side. My neglect up until now is that I've suffered bouts of adult acne over the years and become rather inured to the sight of spots. I shall take more responsibility from now on.

[SheffieldJane]

I was plagued by this ( or similar) before my PMR diagnosis. My skin has been really clear since Pred.

[SnazzyD in reply to SheffieldJane]

Me too

[fitzida in reply to SheffieldJane]

Sadly mine appeared a year after starting Pred. However once (fingers crossed) these two little ones go I hope that will be an end to the matter.

[piglette]

I tend to get milia around my face (like babies do!!) they do seem to disappear eventually although I do know a beautician who will remove them.

[fitzida in reply to piglette]

I'm self-isolating for the moment but once things return to normal I shall certainly seek help should the condition persist. Many thanks

[piglette in reply to fitzida]

I don’t think the lady who I use is open at the moment. They will probably be the last to open along with hairdressers and chiropodists.

[fitzida in reply to piglette]

Thanks Piglette. If I have any concerns in the interim shall get back in touch.

[deadeye1966]

I have been plagued with these for years..some would probably advise against this..but personally I clean the area with alcohol..same with a pin..prick the skin..inside is a small hard white bead..if you don't remove them when they're tiny..they continue to grow..some are close to the surface and others are deeper..I have never had any that have left a scar..

[fitzida in reply to deadeye1966]

Thanks for your response - might (tentively!) follow your advice

[Susan1705]

I have on the side of my head, my GP was not concerned. Have had it for 2 years

[fitzida in reply to Susan1705]

More reassurance, many thanks

[Telian]

I have one below my eye - call it a white head- very tiny but solid and because it’s in the soft tissue can’t attack it as I’d dearly love to.

[fitzida in reply to Telian]

So I may now of leave well alone or follow the advice of deadeye1966. Very grateful to have this Forum to turn to in worrying times.

[Telian in reply to fitzida]

Depends where on your face as to whether to try and get rid - as I said mines too near soft tissue. When we were young and had blackheads we used the loop end on a hair grip to press on them and they popped out. The white ones seem to have a harder core - just remember you will make a small graze but it heals back to nothing.

Pleased this forum is of use to you....

[fitzida in reply to Telian]

Thanks Telian

[S4ndy]

I developed a few under my eyes when I was on higher dose. Now they have gone. I had thought that it was a bit of fat accumulation which has now dispersed.

[fitzida in reply to S4ndy]

Thanks S4ndy. These posts have cheered and relieved me.