See Also
1. Newborn Skin Exam
Epidemiology
1. Incidence: 40-50% of newborns
Pathophysiology
1. Superficial inclusion cysts due to retention of keratin
Signs
1. Whitish Papules, 1-2 mm in diameter
2. Distribution
  1. Face is most typical (Forehead, cheeks, nose, chin)
  2. Other areas: Upper trunk, extremities and penis
  3. Oral Mucosa (Epstein's Pearls)
Management
1. None needed
2. Spontaneously resolve within first few months of life

Closed comedone (C0302302)
Concepts	Pathologic Function (T046)
English	Closed comedone, Whitehead
Spanish	comedon cerrado
Parent Concepts	Comedone (C0221228)
Sources	SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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