Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum in Newborns and the Development of Asthma

University of Rochester334 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

334

Conditions

Asthma Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 YearsMax age: 9 Years

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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

Locations (1)

Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States

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