What is an erythema toxic?

erythema toxicum, despite his definitely evil sounding name, is actually a benign skin rash seen in newborns. It is common, without symptoms and unusual and is generally cleaned within a few days. Although it is a harmless illness, it can be disturbing for parents, especially for the parent, on the first anxious days. However, there is no reason for the Panica's Panica's Panic, and no treatment or treatment is required. This may occur during the first 48 hours of birth, but most cases occur after this. It is also called erythema Toxicum Novonontum (ETN), represents as small places or bumps, blisters or in some cases pustules that often have red "halo" around them. Spots may disappear within minutes or days in one place and appear elsewhere on the body. All parts of the body may be affected, but to the toeldom can be seen on the palms of the hands or feet of the legs. There is no virus or bacteria in the liquid, and the cause of toxic erythema is not knownMa. Some medical hypotheses, including allergy, were made about its cause, but none of them was convincing.

In addition to the visible rash, erythema toxicum has no other symptoms and it seems that the child does not cause any discomfort. It does not require medical intervention and is limiting. Normal skin care for newborns using a slight soap, if it exists, and baby milk should be followed. The rash should disappear within two weeks. If the child experiences other symptoms or if the rash does not disappear within a few weeks, the doctor should be consulted immediately.

The diagnosis is simple due to the different appearance of the rash. If the parent was not sure, he should seek medical attention. The doctor will be able to diagnose this immediately and inform the parents whether it is an erythema toxic.

erythema toxicum has been described from early Mesopotamian times and his first medical description is credited by a doctorI 15th century Bartholomaeus Metlinger. It affects 30-70 percent of newborns, regardless of race or gender, although its occurrence seems to differ according to the geographical region. This may be due to lack of scientific information from some countries.