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    Am Fam Physician. 2008 Jan 1;77(1):47-52.

    Newborn skin: Part I. Common rashes.

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    Chestnut Hill Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Abstract

    Rashes are extremely common in newborns and can be a significant source of parental concern. Although most rashes are transient and benign, some require additional work-up. Erythema toxicum neonatorum, acne neonatorum, and transient neonatal pustular melanosis are transient vesiculopustular rashes that can be diagnosed clinically based on their distinctive appearances. Infants with unusual presentations or signs of systemic illness should be evaluated for Candida, viral, and bacterial infections. Milia and miliaria result from immaturity of skin structures. Miliaria rubra (also known as heat rash) usually improves after cooling measures are taken. Seborrheic dermatitis is extremely common and should be distinguished from atopic dermatitis. Parental reassurance and observation is usually sufficient, but tar-containing shampoo, topical ketoconazole, or mild topical steroids may be needed to treat severe or persistent cases.

    PMID:
    18236822
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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