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By Mayo Clinic staff

Milia are easily spotted on a baby's skin. No specific testing is needed.

References
  1. O'Connor NR, et al. Newborn skin: Part I. Common rashes. American Family Physician. 2008;77:47.
  2. Morelli JG, et al. Transient diseases in newborns. In: Hay WW, et al. Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics. 19th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3400673. Accessed Jan. 7, 2010.
  3. Jackson C. 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 Jan. 7, 2010.
  4. Pielop JA. Benign skin and scalp lesions in the newborn and young infant. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 6, 2010.
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