Information:
Common signs and symptoms in your newborn
HEAD
Molding: a temporary asymmetry of the skull
resulting from the birth process. A normal head shape is usually regained
within 1 week.
Caput: a diffuse edematous swelling of the
soft tissues of the scalp. Usually, it resolves within several days.
Cephalhematoma: a soft lump on one side of
the head. It is due to a collection of blood on the outer surface of the
skull. It usually resolves in 3-4 months.
Milia: a rash in which tiny retention cysts
are seen. This whitish pin-head sized rash occurs on nose, chin, forehead and
cheeks. They usually disappears within a few weeks of birth.
BODY
Lanugo: fine hair on baby's face, shoulders
and back. They disappear after several days to weeks.
Erythema toxicum: numerous small red areas
of skin with a yellow or white pimple like lesion in the middle. It can
appear from 48 hours after birth till about 10 days. This harmless rash
resolves by itself.
Mongolian spot: are dark blue or greenish
spots usually located over the lower back and buttocks. They may disappear
by 4 years old.
LIMBS & SPINE
Club foot: foot is turned downward and
inward, and the sole is directed inward. If the position can be corrected with a
gentle force, it will resolve spontaneously. If not, orthopaedic treatment
and follow-up may be necessary.
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