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) café au lait spots.

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This is a description of erythema toxicum,a normal rash in the newborn.Milia are minute epidermal cysts on the face of the newborn.Mongolian spots are bluish-black discolorations found on dark-skinned newborns,usually on the sacrum.Café au lait spots are pale tan (the color of coffee with milk)macules.Occasional spots occur normally in newborns,but they can indicate a genetic disorder.

A Maculopapular Rash with a Red Base and a Small