Dermatology

Question 1

What are 6 common skin rashes and which ones require treatment

Answer 1

1. Erythema toxicum neonatorum
2. Transient neonatal pustular melanosis
3. Milia
4. Neonatal acne - treatment
5. Miliaria - treatment
6. Suborrheic dermatitis - treatment

Question 2

What is erythema toxicum neonatorum, transient neonatal pustular melanosis, and milia

Answer 2

1. Erythema toxicum neonatorum: Macules/papules progressing to pustules within 24-48 hours, resolve in 5-7 days
2. Transient neonatal pustular melanosis: Present at birth, resolves weeks to months
3. Milia: WHITE papules with retained keratin on cheeks and nose, present at birth and resolve within weeks

Question 3

What is

1. Neonatal acne
2. Miliaria
3. Seborrheic keratosis

Answer 3

1. Neonatal acne: Appears at 3 weeks of age, disappears at four months
2. Miliaria: Vesicles, papules, pustules caused by accumulation of sweat undernieth sweat ducts blocked by keratin - common in warm countries, in first week of life
3. Seborrheic dermatitis: Erythema and greasy scales resolves weeks to months

Question 4

What is the treatment for

1. Neonatal acne
2. Miliaria
3. Seborrheic keratosis

Answer 4

1. Neonatal acne: Soap and water, ketoconazole and hydrocortisone may help
2. Miliaria: Cool environment, loose clothing, cool baths
3. Seborrheic dermatitis: Emollient with baby shampoo, if it doesn’t work then try ketonazole or selenium shampoo