Self harm in utero?

Neonates often present with skin lesions most of which are self limiting. The aetiology of these lesions can be due to various causes – some of them are congenital and are present at birth, some develop later and are transient, some are due to infections and others may be related to the mode of delivery. Fortunately most of these lesions can be diagnosed clinically and very few would need further investigation. This case report describes a self-inflicted benign lesion which, once diagnosed, required no additional treatment.