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==Neonatal== | ==Neonatal== | ||
===Background== | ===Background=== | ||
*Must distinguish from [[Seborrheic Dermatitis]] | *Must distinguish from [[Seborrheic Dermatitis]] | ||
**Occurs between 2-6mo (somewhat later than seborrheic dermatitis) | **Occurs between 2-6mo (somewhat later than seborrheic dermatitis) | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 11 June 2012
Neonatal
Background
- Must distinguish from Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Occurs between 2-6mo (somewhat later than seborrheic dermatitis)
- Pruritic (may manifest as fussiness) vs seborrheic (not pruritic)
Diagnosis
- Dry skin, erythematous papular lesions
- Face most commonly involved; nose and diaper areas spared
DDX
- Seborrheic dermatitis, scabies
Treatment
- Identify and eliminate triggers
- Reduce drying of skin
- Liberal application of emollients (vaseline)