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Neonatal acne
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Background
- Occurs around 3rd week of life
Evaluation
- Commonly on face, may also see on trunk
Differential Diagnosis
Neonatal Rashes
- Atopic dermatitis
- 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
Management
- No treatment necessary (resolves by 3rd month of life)
