Reassure parents regarding the benign transitory nature of the condition. Most cases resolve within 3-4 days after onset without residua. Rare recurrences are seen in a small number of patients up to age 6 weeks. In these instances, follow-up examination may be needed. No complications of ETN have been reported.
Recurrences tend to be mild and resolve without sequelae.
Reassure parents that ETN is not inherited or infectious, has no complications, and has an excellent prognosis with spontaneous resolution. Relationship between toxic erythema and infant maturity. Histopathology of erythema toxicum neonatorum. Erythema toxicum neonatorum present at birth. Histological observations in erythema toxicum neonatorum.