Erythema Toxicum - Medtick
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Erythema Toxicum

Common, non- contagious, splotchy rash affects at least half of newborns.

  • Appears usually first two to five days of birth (it can appear 10 days after birth) and disappear after two weeks to four months.

Please note:

  • Preterm infants are less commonly affected; however, they may develop erythema toxicum at a week of life.
  • It is also uncommon in infants who weight less than 5.5 pounds at birth.
  • The rash does not appear to be seen more often in any particular sex or race.

Skinsight

  • It usually shows no symptoms , if the newborn is unwell please consult with a medical doctor.

 

Cause

  • Unknown

Symptoms

Does one have:

  • Bumps may show up in one area and then quickly move to another area?
  • Small, yellow or white bumps ( 1–3 mm), surrounded by and/or on top of  red skin anywhere on baby’s body except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet?
  • Normally starts from face and spreads to rest of body?
  • Clustered in areas where there is pressure on the skin?
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