Erythema toxic

Between the first and fourth day of life, many babies have spots on the trunk and face with the center-white and red edges. Spring and disappear in the same day, and it is not uncommon to see who was arriving from different parts of the body alternately. This alteration is known as erythema toxic, but despite what its name alarming, these macules should not worry at all, because they are irrelevant.

While its origin is unclear, it seems that are related to an eosinophilic infiltration (eosinophils are a variety of white blood cells associated with allergy). Disappear Solo and do not require treatment.