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This page provides pictures and information regarding medical concerns of the male infant's back. The back can be affected by a variety of common skin rashes and complaints, including hives (urticaria), birthmarks, skin infection such as folliculitis and cellulitis, and herpes simplex virus. Click the pictures below to link to pages with more information about each diagnosis and to learn about home care options versus when it is recommended that you seek medical care for the child.
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Birthmark (Congenital Melanocytic Nevus) Congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN) is a mole that is present at birth or shortly thereafter. It is one common type of birthmark, caused by a cluster of color (pigment) cells in the skin and sometimes in deeper…
Café au Lait Macule A café au lait macule (CALM) is a well-defined, flat area that is darker in color than the rest of the skin (hyperpigmented). The term refers to the characteristic even (homogeneous) color of "coffee with…
Hives (Urticaria) Hives (urticaria), also known as welts, is a common skin condition with itchy, pink to red bumps that appear and disappear anywhere on the body. An individual lesion of urticaria typically lasts a few hours before…
Mongolian Spot (Blue-Gray Spot) Blue-gray spots, commonly referred to as Mongolian spots, are large, flat lesions that are usually found on the lower back or buttocks of infants at birth. They can occasionally be found on the legs or shoulders of…
Port-Wine Stain A port-wine stain is a type of birthmark that is caused by a malformation of tiny blood vessels called capillaries. The name port-wine stain comes from the color of the birthmark, which ranges from light pink to a dark…
Viral Exanthem Viral exanthem, also known as non-specific viral rash, is a rash caused by a viral infection. Many viruses can cause a similar-appearing rash, so it is difficult to tell which one is the culprit.
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Abscess An abscess is an infection characterized by a collection of pus underneath a portion of the skin. Bacteria commonly causing abscesses are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. These bacteria…
Bedbug Bite Bedbugs are very small insects known as parasites because their food source is the blood of humans and other mammals. Bedbugs tend to live in warm, dry places such as mattress, upholstered furniture, and rugs, and…
Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper skin tissue, most often caused by the types of bacteria called Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, or (in children under 2 years old) Haemophilus.…
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a disorder associated with dry skin and intense itching, which is aggravated by scratching. The exact cause of eczema is unknown, and there is no known cure.
Folliculitis Folliculitis is a skin condition caused by a limited (localized) inflammation of one or more of the depressions in the skin that hold hair (hair follicles). Folliculitis usually occurs in areas where the skin is…
Heat Rash or Prickly Heat (Miliaria Rubra) Miliaria rubra, also known as heat rash or prickly heat, is a common skin condition caused by the blockage of the sweat gland. Although this rash can be caused by fever, heat rash is more commonly seen in infants who are…
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Herpes infections are caused by both herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Although HSV-1 more commonly causes skin or mouth sores and HSV-2 more commonly causes genital and…
Roseola (Sixth Disease) Roseola (roseola inflatum) is a mild illness caused by a virus found in the herpes family that will typically resolve on its own without any medications or other treatments. It is also called exanthema subitum or…
Scabies (Pediatric) Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny parasite (mite) called Sarcoptes scabiei that can live and multiply (infest) on skin. Scabies mites are passed between people by prolonged skin-to-skin…
Seborrheic Dermatitis (Pediatric) Seborrheic dermatitis in infants is a common non-contagious condition of skin areas rich in oil glands (eg, the face, scalp, and upper trunk). Seborrheic dermatitis is marked by overproduction of skin cells…