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==Background==
==Background==
{{Skin anatomy background images}}
*Benign, self-limited (1wk) rash that occurs in 50% of newborns
*Benign, self-limited (1wk) rash that occurs in 50% of newborns
*Thought to be problem with sebaceous glands within hair follicles


==Diagnosis==
==Clinical Features==
*Erythematous macules develop on face, trunk, extremities
[[File:Erythema toxcium.png|thumb|Erythema toxicum]]
*Erythematous [[rash|macules]] develop on face, trunk, extremities
*Spares palms and soles
*Most common with full term infants, with incidence declining with decreasing gestational age


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}
==Evaluation==
*Normally clinical


==Management==
==Management==
*No treatment necessary
*No treatment necessary
==Disposition==
*Outpatient


==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 16:23, 11 December 2024

Background

Normal dermal anatomy.
  • Benign, self-limited (1wk) rash that occurs in 50% of newborns
  • Thought to be problem with sebaceous glands within hair follicles

Clinical Features

Erythema toxicum
  • Erythematous macules develop on face, trunk, extremities
  • Spares palms and soles
  • Most common with full term infants, with incidence declining with decreasing gestational age

Differential Diagnosis

Neonatal Rashes

Evaluation

  • Normally clinical

Management

  • No treatment necessary

Disposition

  • Outpatient

See Also