NEWBORN RASHES AND BIRTHMARKS

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Symptom Definition

• This guideline discusses the most common questions asked by parents about normal skin rashes and normal birthmarks.  If your newborn is healthy, go directly to the number of the topic that relates to your child for care advice.

1. Acne - small red bumps on the face.
2. Drooling Rash.
3. Erythema Toxicum - red blotches with small white lump in the center.
4. Forceps or Birth Canal Injury.
5. Milia - tiny white bumps on the nose and cheeks.
6. Mongolian Spots - bluish-green birthmark, usually on buttock.
7. Stork Bites (Pink Birthmarks) - on back of neck or bridge of nose.
8. Strawberry Hemangiomas - raised red birthmarks.

See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If

• DIAPER RASH is main concern.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2002

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