Specific Variations Objectives

Question 1

When does Erythema toxicum appear? What does it look like? Where is it found? When does it resolve?

Answer 1

• Red splotchy rash with yellowish-white bumps in the center, that occurs in the first week.
• Usually found where clothing rubs the skin, but spare the face
• Disappears in the first week

Question 2

What is Milia, and what does it look like? When does it appear? Where is it found? When does it resolve?

Answer 2

• Keratin-filled cysts from immature sebaceous glands that appear as superficial, white-yellow lesions.
• Usually on the face and nose
• Disappear within the first week

Question 3

What are capillary (strawberry) hemangiomas, when what is their natural course? In whom are they more common in?

Answer 3

• Bright or dark red raised papule that is a concentration of immature blood vessels
• Develop in the first few months, grow, then regress by about 9 yo
• More common in premature girls

Question 4

What is dermal melanocytosis, and what is the natural history? In whom are these more common?

Answer 4

-well-demarcated areas of pigmentation may appear over the
buttocks, back, and other parts of the body
-Disappear in the first year
-Everyone except white, blue eyed babes

Question 5

What is the most common vascular malformation in neonates?

Answer 5

Salmon patches

Question 6

What are salmon patches? Where are they found, and what is their natural history?

Answer 6

• Pink-red patches on the neck, face, or upper lip

- Disappear completely

Question 7

What is metatarsus adductus? Treatment?

Answer 7

• a condition which causes the toes to point inward

- Usually self limited, but some need surgery

Question 8

Is metatarsus adductus more common in boys or girls? Firstborn or later born? Is it usually unilateral, or bilateral?

Answer 8

• Occurs equally in males and females
• 50% bilateral
• Firstborn more often affected

Question 9

What is Talipes Equinovarus? Prognosis?

Answer 9

• Internal rotation of the entire lower leg, caused by genetics or in utero positioning
• With treatment, good outcome