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

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

Evaluation

• Clinical diagnosis

Management

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

Disposition

• Outpatient

See Also

• Neonatal Rashes