Perinatal Flashcards
Milia
pinpoint white papules on face, prominent on cheeks, nose chin, and forehead. disappears 3-4 weeks of life . if continues may be genetic
miliaria
obstructed sweat gland (eccrine gland) sometimes referred as prickly heat
erythema toxicum
most common newborn rash usually appears between 2-5 days after birth. characterized by blotchy red spots on skin with overlying white or yellow papillose or pustules; resolves by 14 day
cafe au lait spot
typically subtle shade discoloration located on either flank; may not be present at birth but likely to increase in size with age; suspect neurofibromatosis if there are many large spots or if more than 6 spots in cold older than 5 years of age
junctional nevi
if present in large numbers suspect tuberous sclerosis, xeroderma, pigmentosis, or generalized neurofibromatosis
mongolian spot
benign, flat, congenital birthmark with wavy borders and irregular shape; common color is blue, may last up to 3 to 5 years after birth, almost always disappear by puberty
port wine stain
vascular birth mark; consisting of superficial and deep capillaries in the skin; produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin; permanent-rule out surge-webber: serious near condition with seizures-ocular glaucoma characterisics
strawberry marks
hemangiomas -raised soft red lump on the skin, more common in premature babies; hypo or hyper pigmented; after 6 months of age usually begin to shrink
rooting reflex
disappears 3 to 4 months
sucking reflex
disappears 3 to 4 months
moro
disappears 3 to 4 months
grasp
palmer 3-6; plantar 4 months
placing/stepping
disappears 1-2 months of age
tonic neck
disappears 3 months
babinski
disappears at 12 months when walking develops
