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Harlequin Skin Reaction |
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Harlequin Skin Reaction A benign erythema that longitudinally ‘sections’ the prone infant into a pale upper and a vividly flushed lower half—most prominent from forehead to pubis—related to autonomic vascular lability. The harlequin skin reaction is rare and more common in premature or low-birth-weight neonates; like erythema neonatorum, it is a transient vasomotor phenomenon of no clinical significance
harlequin skin reaction Pediatrics A benign erythema that longitudinally 'sections' the prone infant into a pale upper and a vividly flushed lower half–most prominent from forehead to pubis, related to autonomic vascular
lability; HSR is rare and more common in premature or LBW neonates; like erythema neonatorum, it is a transient vasomotor phenomenon of no clinical significance Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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