Neonatal acne

Background

Normal dermal anatomy.

• Occurs around 3rd week of life

Clinical Features

Neonatal acne

Mild neonatal acne.

• Rash commonly on face, may also see on trunk

Differential Diagnosis

Neonatal Rashes

• Acne
• Atopic dermatitis
• Candidiasis
• Contact dermatitis
• Diaper dermatitis
• Erythema toxicum neonatorum
• Impetigo
• Mastitis
• Milia
• Miliaria
• Mongolian spots
• Omphalitis
• Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Pustular melanosis
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Sucking blisters
• Tinea capitis

Evaluation

• Clinical diagnosis

Management

• No treatment necessary (resolves by 3rd month of life)

Disposition

• Outpatient

See Also

• Neonatal Rashes