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Infantile hemangioma

A benign vascular growth that may become more noticeable after birth and can require evaluation if it grows rapidly or affects function.

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Common newborn skin conditions

Common newborn skin conditions

Why newborn skin looks different Newborn skin is transitioning from a fluid-filled intrauterine environment to exposure to air, clothing, diapers, microorganisms, and temperature changes. The epidermal barrier is still maturing, so the skin may lose water more easily and react to friction, heat, saliva, urine, stool, and fragranced products. Peeling, dryness, mild redness, and transient […]