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8. Erythema Toxicum

Newborns are particularly prone to erythema toxicum. This condition appears in as many as half of all newborns, though it may not present for a full day following birth. Generally, the condition is harmless, though it may scare parents. Erythema toxicum features a rash of small yellow or white bumps and red skin. The rash may appear or vanish quickly and may seem to travel around the infant’s body.

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