A maculopapular rash with a red base and a small white papule in the center is commonly known as
A) milia.
B) Mongolian spots.
C) erythema toxicum.
D) Café-au-lait spots.

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A maculopapular rash with a red base and a small white papule in the center 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. Parents should be reassured that occasional spots occur normally in most newborns.

A Maculopapular Rash with a Red Base and a Small