A maculopapular rash with a red base and a small white papule in the center is
a. Milia
b. Mongolian spots
c. Erythema toxicum
d. Cafe-au-lait spots
C
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A Milia are minute epidermal cysts on the face of the newborn.
B Mongolian spots are bluish-black discolorations found on dark-skinned
newborns, usually on the sacrum.
C This is a description of erythema toxicum, a normal rash in the newborn.
D These spots are pale tan (the color of coffee with milk) macules. Occasional
spots occur normally in newborns.
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