HPV Vaccine Series: Your Questions Answered
Do you have a preteen and wonder if the HPV vaccine is right for them? Take a moment to get answers to your most pressing questions.
Evaluation for Newborn Rashes
We Provide Evaluations for Newborn Rashes,
Common rashes may be:
- Milia- Affects 40% ; Tiny white pappules on face
This can be due to keratin and secretion on the sebaceous glad. These typically present on day 1 of life on the areas of the nose and cheecks. Resolves after 7-14 days.
- Erythema Toxicum- Affects 50% ; Splotchy red spots on body
This common rash presents as splotchy red spots. These lesions may progress to producing pustular white/ yellow tips, resembing pimples. They can present anywhere on the body and resolves after 7-14 days.
- Neonatal Acne- Affects 30% ; Small white pustules
These skin lesions are sebaceous gland infections, and are believed to be associated with hormonal changes since leaving the womb or receiving hormonal influence through breast milk. This can take 4-6 months to resolve.
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