Erythema toxicum
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ICD-10 | P83.1 |
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ICD-9 | 778.8 |
DiseasesDB | 4458 |
MedlinePlus | 001458 |
eMedicine | derm/139 ped/697 |
Erythema toxicum is a very common rash in infants. It appears in up to half of newborns carried to term. Its causes are unknown. It is a benign condition, and its symptoms disappear in about 2 weeks.