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Neonatal skin disorders.

S B Mallory1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Dermatology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Neonatal skin lesions are extremely common, with nearly all newborns exhibiting some form. This article reviews frequent findings like desquamation and milia, alongside rarer neonatal skin disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal dermatology
  • Pediatric skin conditions

Background:

  • Skin disorders are highly prevalent in newborns.
  • A recent survey indicated that almost all neonates present with at least one skin lesion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common and uncommon skin disorders observed in the neonatal period.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of neonatal cutaneous findings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of neonatal skin conditions.
  • Synthesis of data on common dermatological findings in neonates.

Main Results:

  • The most frequent neonatal skin findings include desquamation, Epstein's pearls, sebaceous hyperplasia, milia, toxic erythema, salmon patch, hypertrichosis, and Mongolian spots.

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  • These common conditions represent a significant portion of neonatal dermatological presentations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding common neonatal skin lesions is crucial for pediatric care.
    • This article serves as a guide to identifying and managing various neonatal skin disorders.