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Title: Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis

Category: Airway Management

Posted: 9/13/2013 by Rose Chasm, MD (Updated: 7/21/2026)

  • occurs during neonatal period
  • sterile pustules which then change to hyperpigmented macules, often with a rim of scale
  • may persist up to 3 months
  • histology is characterized by leukocytes
  • benign condition with no sequelae
  • requires no treatment

References

2012 PREP Self-Assessment. American Academy of Pediatrics


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