Results for: Infant :: Male :: Stomach
This page displays images and information about conditions affecting the male infant's stomach. The stomach is also known as the torso or abdomen, and it is susceptible to many common skin complaints. The images below will help you identify some of these conditions, including skin infection (cellulitis), dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis), bug bites, moles (nevi), and birthmarks. Clicking the pictures takes you to a page with more facts and advice about each diagnosis, including suggestions for home remedies and guidance regarding when to see your baby's doctor.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mole (Nevus)
A mole (nevus) is a skin growth that is the result of a cluster of color-producing cells on the skin. Moles (nevi, plural of nevus) are subdivided into those that appear after birth (acquired) and those that are…
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…
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…
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…
Supernumerary Nipple
Supernumerary nipple is a medical term to describe the presence of one or more "extra" nipples that might be present on a baby's body. These are equally common in both males and females, and they are always benign (not…
