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Acne neonatorum in the eastern Saudi Arabia
Omar M Alakloby1, Iqbal A Bukhari, Bassam Hassan Awary
1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Acne neonatorum (AN) is a common neonatal facial rash. This study found that AN lesions, often a mix of comedones, papules, and pustules, are linked to family history, with most infants recovering spontaneously.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Neonatology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Acne neonatorum (AN) presents as facial acne lesions in newborns.
- Sebaceous gland hyperactivity, driven by neonatal androgens, is a key factor in AN development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the clinical characteristics of acne neonatorum in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- Clinical evaluation of 26 neonates diagnosed with AN at King Fahd Hospital of the University in Khobar.
- Data collected during the year 2005.
Main Results:
- Acne neonatorum affected males and females equally (1:1 ratio).
- Lesion types included comedones (30.8%), papules (15.3%), pustules (15.3%), and combinations (53.4%).
Conclusions:
- All neonates experienced spontaneous recovery from acne neonatorum.
- A family history of acne vulgaris was reported in 50% of cases, suggesting a significant hereditary component.
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