Newborn Skin Findings in the Nursery

Carmona, Nancy; Bentz, Michael; Bhagwat, Manavi M.; Cabana, Michael D.

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“…The majority of cases are benign cutaneous conditions. 5 This study was a statistical and clinical survey of neonatal cutaneous conditions during the first 5 days of life in Thai neonates. The 2 most common cutaneous conditions found in this study were sebaceous gland hyperplasia and Mongolian spots, results which were similar to those of previous studies 2,4,6-10 in Asian populations.…”

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Neonatal Birthmarks: A Prospective Survey in 1000 Neonates

Techasatian

Sanaphay

Paopongsawan

et al. 2019

Global Pediatric Health

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The majority of neonatal cutaneous conditions are benign and self-limited. However, some skin infections and specific birthmarks are serious and require proper management approaches. This study was a prospective survey of 1000 consecutive newborns at a tertiary care center in Northeast Thailand from September 2015 to 2016, which aimed to identify various cutaneous findings in newborns during their first 5 days of life. The authors found that Mongolian spots (66.7%) and sebaceous gland hyperplasia (60.9%) were the 2 most common cutaneous conditions found in the Thai population. Salmon patches were the most frequent vascular birthmarks (36%), followed by infantile hemangiomas (1.1%) and port wine stains (0.7%). Although majority of the neonatal cutaneous conditions are benign and self-limited, there were 8 cases (0.8%) of bullous impetigo in which both systemic and topical antibiotics were promptly prescribed.

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Neonatal Birthmarks: A Prospective Survey in 1000 Neonates

Techasatian

Sanaphay

Paopongsawan

et al. 2019

Global Pediatric Health

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“…Although the majority of cutaneous conditions in the newborns are benign, they are the most encountered condition in general neonatal pediatric practice [10]. us, it is essential to differentiate physiologic skin lesions from pathologic ones to avoid unnecessary diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and parents' concerns.…”

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Cutaneous Lesions in Iranian Neonates and Their Relationships with Maternal-Neonatal Factors: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

Firouzi

Jalalimehr

Ostadi

et al. 2020

Dermatology Research and Practice

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Cutaneous lesions are common in the neonatal period and mostly physiological, transient, and self-limited; uncommonly, they are pathological and require treatment and cooperation between neonatologists and dermatologists. Particular conditions, like prematurity, can influence the onset, type, and evolution of cutaneous manifestations. Of the several articles in the literature about skin findings in newborns, only a few were performed in Iran. We aimed to investigate dermatological findings in a sample of neonates within the first three days of life and to evaluate the association between skin lesions and neonatal- or maternal-related variables. A total of 1202 newborns, hospitalized in the Department of Pediatrics of Imam Sajjad Hospital of Ramsar and Shahid Rajaee Hospital of Tonekabon, Iran, for two years, were examined. All skin findings were recorded, and information on neonatal and maternal variables was collected and analyzed to detect statistically significant associations. Skin lesions were present in 958 newborns (79.8%). The prevalence of milia, erythema toxicum, salmon patch, and Mongolian spots were 45.2%, 43%, 37.3%, and 37%, respectively. Natural vaginal delivery, use of medication, term gestation, and maternal disease were associated with a higher incidence of cutaneous lesions in neonates. Milia, erythema toxicum, Mongolian spots, and genital hyperpigmentation were seen more frequently in the male gender. Conversely, skin desquamation was seen more frequently in females. Among maternal diseases, gestational diabetes mellitus, urinary tract infection, preeclampsia, hypertension, psychiatric disorders, and uterine infection were associated with a higher prevalence of cutaneous lesions. Neonatal cutaneous lesions are a common source of concern in parents and inexperienced physicians. Therefore, prompt recognition of neonatal cutaneous lesions is essential in order to avoid unnecessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

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Newborn Skin Findings in the Nursery

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Neonatal Birthmarks: A Prospective Survey in 1000 Neonates

Neonatal Birthmarks: A Prospective Survey in 1000 Neonates

Cutaneous Lesions in Iranian Neonates and Their Relationships with Maternal-Neonatal Factors: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

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