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How Much Does Milia Treatment Cost?
I have milia. It used to be only on my forehead for years but now its going on my whole face and its almost incurable to me. I want to see a dermatologist because I heard they can get rid of it once and for all how much would it cost and is it really affective?
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Milia is a Common Problem
Milium ( from the Latin for millet seed) are very common, white, pin-head sized miniature versions of so-called "sebaceous" cysts--( which curiously lack both sebum or sebaceous glands, and may be one of the greatest misnomers in the history of dermatology). They essentially are plugged up pores. The white you see is keratin, the ubiquitous protein that forms the upper layer of skin and is the main constituent of hair and nails.
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Cost of milia treatment
The cost varies on the type of treatment, and its effectiveness. Topical retinoids (retin A (R), tazarotine, adapalene) are effective prescriptions for longterm, gradual elimination of milia and cost around $150 for a 6 month supply. Microdermabrasion is also effective in several treatments over a one or two month time period and the price depends upon whether it is administered in a Spa or a medical facility, but runs around a $100/session.
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