Neonatal Rashes Flashcards
Erythema toxicum
What is it?
Type of rash?
What would steer you away from this diagnosis?
When does it resolve?
Self-limiting rash on face and trunks in 50% of neonates
Red papules and vesicules surrounded by red blotches which sometimes look like halos
If the hands and feet are affected
2-3 days
Milia
Describe the cysts they cause?
Where?
When does it resolve?
Small yellow white epidermoid cysts
Face
4 wks
Mongolian Blue Spot
Describe it
Where
Who’s more prone
When does it resolve?
Large light blue area(s)
Bottocks
Afro-carribean, Latin american
3-5 days but can be lifelong
Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
What is it?
What is there a small risk of later in life?
Congenital mole
May be hair and large
Melanoma
Cradle cap
What is it?
When does it present?
Rx
Patchy, greasy, scaly scalp
First 6 wks
Self-limiting
Baby oil
Ketaconazole
Salmon patches
What is it?
Where?
When can it be more intense?
Red/pink patch
Back of neck or forehead
Crying
Strawberry Nevus
What is it?
What happens to most of them
Capillary haemangioma
Most spontaenously regress and can be managed conservatively
Port-wine stain
What is it?
Where?
What happens in childhood and adulthood?
Deep red/purple irregular patch
Face, scalp, neck or upper trunk
Usually pink in childhood
Darkens to deep red/purple in adulthood
