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Other Newborn Skin Conditions

Erythema Toxicum

A fairly common, benign, and self-limiting skin eruption that typically occurs within the first few days after birth, erythema toxicum is characterized by blotchy red spots on the skin with overlying white or yellow papules or pustules. These lesions may be few or numerous. The eruption typically resolves within a few days. The cause of erythema toxicum is unknown. Hypersensitivity to detergents in bedsheets and clothing is sometimes suspected...Read the full article