Pediatrics Exam 2: Dermatology(100% Accurate!)

mom is worried about her newborn because she noticed 1-3 mm red macules start to develop on her baby's chest, back, and a little bit on his arms the day after he was born. Being the awesome PA, you tell her that he most likely has (BLANK) which usually fades within 1 week and no treatment is needed. - ANSWERerythema toxicum (*affects 50% of newborns) mom bring her newborn into the office because she noticed 1-2 mm white papules on the baby's face especially around the nose. You diagnose the baby with (BLANK) which are superficial epidermal cysts filled with keratin that resolve spontaneously. - ANSWERmilia it is summertime and very hot and humid and a mom brings her baby in to the office with complaint of a rash. Upon examining the baby, you note 1-2mm vesicles and red papulovesicular lesions located under the armpits, neck folds, and under the babies clothes. You diagnose the baby with (BLANK) which is obstruction of the sweat ducts in newborns. You tell the mom that to help make the rash go away to keep the baby in a cooler environment because heat and humidity can predispose the baby to this. - ANSWERmiliaria (BLANK) affects about 20% of newborns. IT consists of open and closed comedones or red papules located mostly on the face, upper chest, and upper back in newborns. It usually appears around 4-6 weeks of life and may take weeks to months to resolve. Maternal and endogenous androgens are thought to play a role in the development of this. what is the treatment? - ANSWER*NEONATAL ACNE* affects about 20% of newborns. IT consists of open and closed comedones or red papules located mostly on the face, upper chest, and upper back in newborns. It usually appears around 4-6 weeks of life and may take weeks to months to resolve. Maternal and endogenous androgens are thought to play a role in the development of this. treatment: * TYPICALLY NO TREATMENT NECESSARY* (***May consider 0.5%hydrocortisone and moisturizing cream (Aquaphor) (BLANK) is dilated cutaneous vessels in a *lace like pattern* covering most of the body. It is seen when baby is undressed and temperature of room is cooler. It disappears when the baby is dressed and rewarmed. This can also be a sign of (BLANK) - ANSWER*MOTTLING* is dilated cutaneous vessels in a *lace like pattern* covering most of the body. It is seen when baby is undressed and temperature of room is cooler. It disappears when the baby is dr