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What Causes Yellowish Flat Spot On Head Of Baby Since Birth?
hello my baby has a yellowish flat shiny qurter size spot on her head another starting at her crown pediatrician said it was from cholesterol but i cant remeber the medical term she called it and why would she get them she as had this particular spot since birth
Thu, 21 May 2015
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It seems that your child has milia. This is a very common rash and is seen in most babies. It can start from one week to three weeks of age. The rash looks like tiny white or yellow spots on the baby’s face and neck. This is caused by secretions of the tiny glands in the skin of the baby after birth. Although parents can find it upsetting it does not cause the baby any discomfort and will disappear without treatment in four to six weeks.
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Welcome to HCM
It seems that your child has milia. This is a very common rash and is seen in most babies. It can start from one week to three weeks of age. The rash looks like tiny white or yellow spots on the baby’s face and neck. This is caused by secretions of the tiny glands in the skin of the baby after birth. Although parents can find it upsetting it does not cause the baby any discomfort and will disappear without treatment in four to six weeks.
For further questions, do contact us.
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