Neonatal rashes

This page is for neonatal patients; for other age groups see general approach to rashes and pediatric rashes

Background

Normal dermal anatomy.

Dermatology Nomenclature

Small lesions (<0.5cm)

Name Raised/Palpable Fluid-Filled Other Description Diagram
Macule No None flat, cirumscribed, colored
Papule Yes None Solid
Vesicle Yes Clear
Pustule Yes Pus Leukocytes or keratin

Large lesions (>0.5cm)

Name Raised/Palpable Fluid-Filled Other Description Diagram
Patch No None Large macule (flat, colored)
Plaque Yes None Superficially raised, circumscribed solid area
Nodule Yes None Distinct large papule
Bulla Yes Clear Large vesicle/blister or exposed epidermal layer
Wheal Yes Edema Firm and edema of dermis

Other

Ulcer, fissue, and erosion

Clinical Features

  • This page encompasses a wide range of neonatal rashes

Differential Diagnosis

Neonatal Rashes

Evaluation

Neonatal rashes visual diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

References

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