Baby Acne (Neonatal Acne)
Acne whiteheads and bumps (papules) typically involve the forehead in neonatal acne.
Possible Skin Conditions
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Infant, Female, Forehead (Edit search)
Below find pictures and facts regarding common conditions affecting the forehead of female infants. The forehead of babies is a common site for irritation and infection as is usually not covered (it is exposed) and it has thin skin. Typical medical concerns in this area include birthmarks, cradle cap (dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis), milia, warts, molluscum contagiosum, eczema, and ringworm (tinea faciale). The images below help distinguish between these conditions; clicking the images will take you to a page with more information about each condition as well as recommendations for home care and advice for seeking medical attention.
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Birthmark (Congenital Melanocytic Nevus)
Congenital melanocytic nevi are present at birth.
Cellulitis
This image displays an infant with cellulitis of the scalp.
Cradle Cap
Seborrheic dermatitis often affects the scalp in infants, with a thick, crust-like scale.
Flat Wart
This image displays numerous flat warts on the forehead.
Folliculitis
This image displays the widespread distribution typical of folliculitis.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
The herpes simplex virus can involve the eyelids and the cornea.
Milia
This image displays milia, the small, white bumps at the center of the forehead.
Pityriasis Alba
Flat, smooth, lighter (hypopigmented) patches of skin are typical of pityriasis alba.
Port-Wine Stain
This is a three-month-old infant with a port-wine stain.
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granulomas are very fragile and, when rubbed, can bleed easily.
Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciei)
Tinea (superficial fungal infections of the skin) can occur anywhere on the body, including the face.
Salmon Patch
Salmon patches are typically light-pink patches at the mid-forehead.
Strawberry Hemangioma (Infantile Hemangioma)
Hemangiomas often begin as a faint-red flat lesion and quickly enlarge to a deep-red raised bump.
