Quantcast The pus-filled lesions (pustules) of erythema toxicum neonatorum form within areas of pink or red skin. In erythema toxicum neonatorum, pink "blotchy" areas can have a central blister. This infant with erythema toxicum neonatorum has scattered pink lesions typical of this rash. Tiny blisters (vesicles) and pimples (pustules) are typical of erythema toxicum neonatorum. This newborn with erythema toxicum neonatorum has scattered areas of pimples (pustules) and pink skin.
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Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum:
A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Picture of Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum: The pus-filled lesions (pustules) of erythema toxicum neonatorum form within areas of pink or red skin. Divider line
The pus-filled lesions (pustules) of erythema toxicum neonatorum form within areas of pink or red skin.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
Your child's pediatrician will likely not prescribe any medication for this skin condition. If the pediatrician is not certain about the diagnosis, he/she may take a sample of pus from the lesions and look at the cells under a microscope. This helps in making the diagnosis. Furthermore, a blood test to look for a certain population of cells (eosinophils) may aid in the diagnosis, although this is not a confirming test and not commonly done.
                
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2008

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