Erythema Neonatorum

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Title: Erythema Neonatorum (Links to English resource)

Summary: Erythema neonatorum is very common, occurring in up to 50% of healthy newborn babies. It appears as blotchy redness over most of the body that comes and goes. In more darkly coloured skin this may be purple or dark brown. The child is completely well and is not troubled by the rash.

Organisation: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Department of Dermatology

Target audience: General

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