Chapter 107 Neonatal, Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology

Question 1

is subcutaneous edema over the presenting part of the head and is a common occurence in newborns.

Answer 1

Caput seccedaneum

Question 2

is a subperiosteal collection of blood and is less common.

Answer 2

Cephalohematoma

Question 3

are multiple pinpoint-to 1mm papules representing benign superficial keratin cysts.

Answer 3

Milia

Question 4

is an idiopathic, common condition seen in up to 75% of term newborns.

Answer 4

Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum

Question 5

is an idiopathic pustular eruption of the newborn that heals with tine brown-pigmented macules.

Answer 5

Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis

Question 6

is blotchy or lace-like pattern of dusky erythema over the extremities and trunk of neonates that occurs with exposure to cold air.

Answer 6

Mottling

Question 7

Herpesvirus infection is often considered when sucking blisters are encountered, but lesions of

Answer 7

Herpes simplex

Question 8

This benign eruption appears to be hormonally mediated and has been attributed to overgrowth of

Answer 8

Malassezia

Question 9

Often, a thin row of hair separates the affected area from the forehead. The terminal hairs are replaced by vellus hair.

Answer 9

Triangular Temporal Alopecia

Question 10

is diffuse hardening of the skin in a sick premature newborn that is now rare because of improved neonatal care.

Answer 10

Sclerema Neonatorum

Question 11

extremely premature infants with very low birthweight and prolonged neonatal intensive care hospitalization.

Answer 11

Anetoderma of Prematurity

Question 12

is a benign condition that occurs almost exclusively in female prepubertal girls. a pyramidal, soft-tissue, tongue-like smooth or velvety pink protrusion.

Answer 12

Infantile Perineal Protrusion

Question 13

plastic components of the diaper cause occlusion of eccrine ducts of the skin. rapid shift to warm weather and child is overdressed.

Answer 13

Miliaria Rubra (Heat Rash)

Question 14

uncommon, severe diaper dermatitis. demarcated, punched-out ulcer, or erosions with elevated borders. Prolonged contact with urine and feces.

Answer 14

Jacquet Erosive Dermatitis