Infections and Immunity Flashcards
Small, raised pearly white or yellowish bumps on the skin
Milia
Where are Milia found?
Nose, cheeks, eyelids, forehead and chest
How common are milia?
Seen in 50% of children
Why are milia formed?
Due to retention of keratin and sebaceous material in sweat glands which aren’t fully formed
Small, firm, yellow or white raised bumps which are filled with pus on top of a red area of skin.
Erythema toxicum neonatorum
Where do you find erythema toxicum neonatorum?
Concentrated on the trunk except on palms and soles. Starts on face.
Where do you normally find naevus simplex?
Forehead, eyelids, nose and the back of the head.
Why do naevi simplex occur?
Distension of dermal capillaries
Describe cradle cap
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Large, greasy, yellow or brown scales on the scalp.
Doesn’t itch or cause discomfort.
What can help with cradle cap?
Massaging scalp with baby oil or olive oil.
Describe a cavernous haemangioma
Starts as a flat red area which then develops into a raised, dimpled lesion.
Develops in the first few weeks of life and tends to regress at about 3-4 years.
Where do cavernous haemangiomas tend to occur?
Head and face most commonly
Can be internal or cutaneous or both
How are cavernous haemangiomas treated?
Generally avoid surgery unless they are impairing vision
Propanolol can help to decrease the size
