Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum in Newborns and the Development of Asthma

The Implication of Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum in Newborns on the Development of Future Asthma

Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum (ETN) is a common skin finding that affects healthy full-term babies. Several authors have commented on the possible relationship between ETN and the development of atopic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis or respiratory disease later in life. There is a paucity of research addressing this issue.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children between the ages of 3-9 years who have had at least 2 asthma diagnoses within the last 2 years.
• Control subjects will be age matched and without an asthma diagnosis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children without accessible medical records