II. Epidemiology
- Incidence: 40-50% of newborns
III. Pathophysiology
- Superficial inclusion cysts due to retention of keratin (Keratin Cysts)
IV. Signs
- Flat, whitish Papules, 1-2 mm in diameter
- Distribution
- Face is most typical (Forehead, cheeks, nose, chin)
- Other areas: Upper trunk, extremities and penis
- Oral Mucosa (Epstein's Pearls)
- Timing
- Resolve spontaneously after 3-4 weeks
V. Management
- None needed
- Spontaneously resolve within first few months of life
VI. References
- Claudius and Behar in Herbert (2020) EM:Rap 20(8): 5-7