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Prevention

By Mayo Clinic staff

There's little you can do to prevent milia. Simply wash your baby's face with warm water and look forward to the clearer days ahead.

Lifestyle and home remedies
References
  1. Berk DR, et al. Milia: A review and classification. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2008;59:1050.
  2. Rashes and skin conditions. American Academy of Pediatrics. http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/Pages/Rashes-and-Skin-Conditions.aspx. Accessed April 20, 2012.
  3. O'Connor NR, et al. Newborn skin: Part I. Common rashes. American Family Physician. 2008;77:47.
  4. Hay WW, et al., eds. Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics. 20th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2011. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=6580202. Accessed April 17, 2012.
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