Q. Why are there white spots on cheeks of a 10-year-old?
Hello doctor,
My 10-year-old son has white spots on his cheeks. They have been around for the last couple of years. Some appear to look like blackheads. I do not know how to treat them. Or if this is milia or keratosis. They are only on his cheeks and some tiny spots under his eye. But the chin and forehead and nose are totally free of them.
Hello,
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The white colored papules are indeed milia. The others are comedones. Comedones are part of acne vulgaris. For milia, they require needle extirpation for removal. Sometimes they subside on their own in a few months.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and take care.
Regards.
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