Neonatal pustular eruptions are a group of disorders characterized by various forms of pustulosis (rashes consisting at least in part of pustules) seen in the first four weeks of life. [1]
This grouping can help aid in differential diagnosis.
Neonatal pustular eruptions can be further divided into noninfectious and infectious causes, and range from benign to life-threatening. [2] In at least some populations, the infectious causes are more common. [3]
The non-infectious causes are generally benign and self-limited. [4]
Most commonly these are primary cutaneous infections, caused by Staphylococcus aureus or beta-hemolytic streptococci. This would be called bullous impetigo. When more severe, these cutaneous infections would develop into furuncles (infections run deeper into the skin).
Congenital syphilis is another bacterial infection of the skin that can cause pustules in the neonatal period.
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Neonatal pustular eruptions are a group of disorders characterized by various forms of pustulosis (rashes consisting at least in part of pustules) seen in the first four weeks of life. [1]
This grouping can help aid in differential diagnosis.
Neonatal pustular eruptions can be further divided into noninfectious and infectious causes, and range from benign to life-threatening. [2] In at least some populations, the infectious causes are more common. [3]
The non-infectious causes are generally benign and self-limited. [4]
Most commonly these are primary cutaneous infections, caused by Staphylococcus aureus or beta-hemolytic streptococci. This would be called bullous impetigo. When more severe, these cutaneous infections would develop into furuncles (infections run deeper into the skin).
Congenital syphilis is another bacterial infection of the skin that can cause pustules in the neonatal period.
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