By Kate Daley December 12, There can be lots of spots or just a few differing in size with undefined borders. If you press the spots they will blanch or turn white. Keep the water lukewarm and make sure the bath is less than 10 minutes.
And skip any fragranced or harsh soaps. The newborn rash can be confused with baby acne , also known as milia. Baby acne can occur in the first few months of life. But baby acne usually lasts longer than erythema toxicum, says Wong. Heat rash can feel irritating for the baby, so stick with a daily bath to help keep their skin regulated and clean.
Erythema toxicum is an extremely common rash that does not require any treatment, as it will spontaneously go away in 5—7 days. The cause of this rash is unknown. 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. The rash does not appear to be seen more often in any particular sex or race.
Erythema toxicum appears as small 1—3 mm , firm, yellow or white raised bumps filled with pus on top of a red area of skin. There may be a few to many lesions, and they may be found on any area of the body, with the exception of palms and soles.
Erythema toxicum often begins on the face and spreads, and it may be clustered in areas where there is pressure on the skin. Although it most frequently appears during the first 3—4 days of life, erythema toxicum can be seen at birth and may not be present until 10 days of life. Your baby will not be in any discomfort or have any distress related to the rash. The skin may look red and angry and your baby may look less than perfect temporarily but do your best to ignore it.
Avoid over-washing the baby - babies have delicate skin that can dry out easily with detergents. Resist any temptation to pick, squeeze or burst any pus-filled spots pustules. This would make a skin infection more likely to occur. Creams and lotions are not required for the rash. If you are already using products to wash and moisturise your baby it is fine to continue them but ensure they are fragrance-free and designed for use in babies.
Typically, the rash lasts for a few days only. In almost all cases it has completely gone within two weeks. Very occasionally the rash can return recur. This can happen up to 6 weeks of age. Usually recurrences are mild. There are no long-term problems associated with ETN. The rash settles spontaneously, leaving normal skin. Of course, some babies develop dry skin, eczema or other skin problems but these are not related to ETN.
Monteagudo B, Labandeira J, Cabanillas M, et al ; Prospective study of erythema toxicum neonatorum: epidemiology and predisposing factors. Pediatr Dermatol. Epub Nov 8. Toxic erythema of the newborn ; DermNet NZ. Indian Pediatr.
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