At birth, the baby's skin may have some changes in its appearance and even have a rash or rash. One of the most common is the erythema of the newborn, the most common rash in the newborn and affects approximately half of full-term newborns, but it is nevertheless rare in premature babies.
The baby presents a rash with red pimples with yellowish white elevations in the center. It usually appears the day after delivery and usually disappears without treatment during the first week.
Newborn hives
To the toxic erythema It is also known as newborn urticaria, toxoallergic rash or "flea bite dermatitis", because the granites resemble those of this insect's bite.
Although the name "toxic" can scare us, it has no toxic nature. It is a one benign inflammatory skin disease It does not need treatment and usually disappears on its own.
The basic skin lesion is a small 1 to 3 mm diameter papule, which evolves into a pustule with a prominent erythematous halo. The lesions are presented in a variable number and can be joined in plates of several centimeters.
Where and when do they appear?
Generally these granites are concentrated in the chest, extremities and back. Although they can also appear on other parts of the body, such as the face.
Normally it appears between the first and the third day of life (although they can do it later even at three weeks of age), and its duration can be extended until the fourth week, although during this period, they may disappear and appear again.
Should we treat it?
It does not require treatment or antibiotics, just moisturize the skin of the newborn as part of their usual care.
If after a while, the rash persists, looks bad or you are especially worried, check with your pediatrician to rule out any other conditions.
