Atopic dermatitis
Neonatal
Background
- Must distinguish from Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Occurs between 2-6mo (somewhat later than seborrheic dermatitis)
- Pruritic (may manifest as fussiness) vs seborrheic (not pruritic)
Diagnosis
- Dry skin, erythematous papular lesions
- Face most commonly involved; nose and diaper areas spared
DDX
- Seborrheic dermatitis, scabies
Treatment
- Identify and eliminate triggers
- Reduce drying of skin
- Liberal application of emollients (vaseline)