Cutis marmorata is a common phenomenon in newborn infants. It
consists of alternating areas of dilated and constricted blood
vessels, which gives the skin a red and white marbled appearance.
It is most obvious when the skin is cool.
Review Date: 11/02/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
