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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