title: Common skin problems during the first year of life.
abstract: This article reviews the most common skin problems encountered in the first year of life, not necessarily the most extensive or severe, and is not inclusive of all problems that can be seen at this age. This spectrum of common skin problems includes congenital disorders, infections, infestations, and disorders that may occur in adults as well.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: LaVoo
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Paller
mesh_terms: D003872:Dermatitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000503:physiopathology; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000503:physiopathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology; D014972:Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile / Q000503:physiopathology