Milia develop when the protein keratin gets trapped under the skin. Certain conditions and skin products may cause them.

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Milia: Definition, Causes, and Removal

Dr. Cynthia Cobb is a nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health, aesthetics and cosmetics, and skin care. Dr. Cobb is a faculty member at Walden University and University of Louisiana, and she is also the founder and owner of the medical spa Allure Enhancement Center.
Education
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">University of Southwestern Louisiana, BSN</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">University of St. Francis, MS</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">University of South Alabama, MSN</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chatham University, DNP</li>
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Certifications
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Women&#8217;s Health Nurse Practitioner</li>
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Professional Accomplishments
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Allergan Master Injector</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners Entrepreneur of the Year &#8211; 2019</li>
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Affiliations
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.aanp.org/">American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BoardMembers.aspx?boardId=397">Louisiana Nursing Supply and Demand Council</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://campaignforaction.org/state/louisiana/">Louisiana Action Coalition</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://lanpfoundation.org/">Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Foundation (LNPF)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://myrcaf.org/">Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF)</a></li>
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Milium Cysts in Adults and Babies

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