Results for: Infant :: Male :: Face
Below you will find information on conditions that affect the male infant's face. Because the skin of a baby's face is thin, it is very sensitive to infection and irritation. The images below illustrate some common medical concerns, including skin infections (eg, cellulitis and impetigo), eczema, hives (urticaria), milia, and warts. Click the images below to learn more about these and other diagnoses, including ideas for home care, what treatments your doctor might prescribe, and when it is important to see your baby's doctor right away.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric)
Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergy to a substance (the allergen) touching the skin. The reaction occurs 48–72 hours after exposure. Common allergens are nickel, chromates, rubber chemicals, and…
Baby Acne (Neonatal Acne)
Babies can develop blemishes on their face that look exactly like acne commonly seen on adolescents. Although the cause of baby acne is unknown, it may be the result of maternal or infant hormones (androgens)…
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…
Bug Bite or Sting (Pediatric)
Bites or stings from insects (arthropods) are very common. Most reactions are mild, and symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to either the insect or the irritating substances (toxins) the insect makes 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.…
Common Wart
Warts are common growths on the skin that are present on 5–10% of all children. They are caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts appear as circular raised flesh-colored growths that…
Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is the common name for seborrheic dermatitis affecting the scalp of newborns. It is a very common skin disorder affecting the oil-rich parts of the skin, including the face, ears and scalp, and is often…
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.
Flat Wart
Flat warts (verruca plana) are caused by 3 strains of the human papillomavirus. These warts are raised slightly off the skin and are usually less than 3 mm in diameter. They can be pink or brown. The most common…
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…
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…
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…
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by direct chemical injury, repeated rubbing (friction), or injury of any kind to the skin. Irritant contact dermatitis is not the same as true allergic contact dermatitis…
Milia
Milia are tiny (1–2 mm) pearly white cysts on the surface of the skin that are common in people of all ages, but are more noticeable in infants since they are present on the face. Milia form because the oil gland in…
Molluscum Contagiosum (Pediatric)
Molluscum contagiosum appears as small pearly, skin-colored, wart-like lesions all over the body. It is caused by a common virus and is spread by direct contact with other affected children, or by handling…
Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis alba is a common skin rash that occurs mainly in school-aged children and less commonly in infants. The rash of pityriasis alba appears as round, light-colored, slightly raised patches that have a thin…
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…
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma is a common non-cancerous (benign) growth that often appears as a rapidly growing, bleeding bump on the skin or inside the mouth. It is made up of blood vessels and may occur at a location that has…
Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciale)
Tinea infections are commonly called ringworm because some may form a ring-like pattern on affected areas of the body. Facial ringworm (tinea faciale), also known as tinea faciei, is a common, non-cancerous…
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…
Salmon Patch
Salmon patch is the name given to a very common group of birthmarks seen in babies. The birthmarks are caused by expansions (dilations) in tiny blood vessels called capillaries. When a salmon patch occurs on the…
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…
Strawberry Hemangioma (Infantile Hemangioma)
Hemangiomas are harmless tumors that are the result of rapidly dividing cells of the blood vessel walls, known as endothelial cells. They are present at birth or shortly after and grow rapidly during the first year…
Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)
Thrush (oral candidiasis), also known as oral moniliasis, is a yeast infection of the mouth or throat (the oral cavity). The yeast that most commonly causes thrush is
Candida albicans.
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…
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…
Impetigo, Unclassified
Impetigo, a common skin infection in both infants and children, is caused by bacteria (
Staphylococcus or
Streptococcus) entering a cut or break in the skin. Although impetigo is usually a minor…
