How to Differentiate Milia from Flat Warts
Disease description:
Recently, I’ve developed many bumps on my body and suspect they might be flat warts. How can I distinguish between milia and flat warts?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
The key differences between milia and flat warts are as follows:
Milia appear smaller than flat warts—each lesion is about the size of a pinhead, discrete (non-confluent), and typically skin-colored or slightly whitish. Milia most commonly occur around the eyes.
In contrast, flat warts are roughly the size of sesame seeds or grains of rice and tend to appear in clusters or patches. They frequently develop on the limbs, trunk, neck, and other areas.
