Geometric Facial Erosions on a Newborn

Abstract

When a newborn exhibits dermal aplasia on the face and neck, especially if there are ocular anomalies, further investigation is needed to determine if they have MiDAS (microphthalmia, dermal aplasia, and sclerocornea) or other syndromes with associated skin findings. It is essential to diagnose MiDAS syndrome early in life to allow for thorough workup to determine if there are any associated abnormalities in the child that require treatment. While the skin lesions of MiDAS syndrome heal spontaneously, other associated abnormalities require early intervention and can be life threatening.