neonatal rashes

Question 1

neonatal acne - another name for it

Answer 1

neonatal cephalic pustulosis

***this isnt true neonatal acne. its a variant without comedomes and itts usually secondary to malassezia furfur. usually settles within a few months
Tx with topical ketoconazole if severe

Infantile acne - cheek, face distribution - comedones, papules, pustules cysts. that usually settle within a few months.
Treat with benzac if severe

Question 2

neonatal acne - management

Answer 2

ketoconazole 2%

Question 3

neonatal rash - milia - management

Answer 3

leave it alone. avoid picking at them so they won’t scar

Question 4

what is erythema toxicum

Answer 4

self limiting neonatal rash.
small red papules and vesicles , within 1-2 weeks of birth.
starts on face , spreads to trunk and limbs. usually spares palms and soles
disappears after several days