Skin
Vernix caseosa, a cheesy white covering over much of the body, is normally present at birth.
Lanugo (fine hair) is present on the shoulders and back.
Milia (pinpoint white papules caused by blocked sebaceous glands) are often seen on the nose and cheeks.
Milia
Petechiae on the scalp and face are often seen after a vertex delivery.
Congenital dermal melanocytoses, large gray-blue patches of pigment over the lumbar area, buttocks, or extremities (also known as Mongolian spots) are a common phenomenon in dark-skinned races. These tend to fade over time.
Mongolian Spots
Capillary hemangiomas, common on the upper eyelids, forehead, and the nape of the neck are known as stork bite nevi and also tend to fade with time.
Erythema Toxicum
Erythema toxicum consists of small, yellow papules on a red base and may appear between the second and fourth days of life. These papules contain eosinophils and are seen mostly on the trunk.
