Etymology: thought to be due to the supposed toxicity of âmaternal humorsâ on the skin of newborns
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Clinical presentation
- Transient erythematous macules, often centered around a pustule
- Begin on day 2 and last 2 to 3 days
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Mechanism
- Influx of eosinophils to hair follicle due to maturation of immune system
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PrognĂłstico
- Resolve ao fim de alguns dias
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