Annales de pédiatrie
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The diagnosis of pustular dermatosis occurring during the first months of life is usually based on clinical findings. However, some cases may require a few simple investigations including cytological studies, cultures, and skin biopsies. ⋯ Lastly, rare causes of neonatal pustulosis are reviewed. The need for investigating every neonate with skin pustules for an infectious disease, especially due to a bacterium, is emphasized.