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Infantile acne

K Krishnan1

  • 123 Sopan Baug Co-operative Housing Society, Pune-411 001, Maharashatra, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|September 30, 2010
PubMed

Insights

A rare case of infantile acne, characterized by comedones and papules, was observed in a 15-month-old girl. The condition developed after she was weaned from breast milk, suggesting a potential link to dietary changes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Neonatal and Infant Skin Conditions

Background:

  • Infantile acne is a common, self-limiting skin condition affecting infants.
  • True comedones are rare in infants and typically indicate a different diagnosis than common infantile acne.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of a 15-month-old girl presenting with true comedones, papules, and pustules.
  • To explore the potential association between weaning from breast milk and the onset of these dermatological symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case presentation.
  • Dermatological examination of the affected infant.

Main Results:

  • The patient, a 15-month-old girl, exhibited true comedones, papules, and occasional pustules on both cheeks.
  • These symptoms had been present for 6 months, commencing after the cessation of breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

  • This case highlights a rare presentation of acneiform eruption in infancy with true comedones.
  • The timing of onset post-weaning warrants further investigation into potential triggers such as dietary factors.

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