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Skin lesions in the neonate. Pediatr Clin North Am 2004 Aug;51(4):863-88, vii-viii PMID: 15275979

Pubmed ID

15275979

Abstract

Neonatal skin provides physical protection and assists in fluid balance,immunosurveillance, and thermoregulation; thus, playing a vital role in the newborn's transition from an aqueous to an air-dominant environment. Worried parents often seek medical attention from their child's physician regarding skin lesions. Thus,a working knowledge of both normal and abnormal cutaneous lesions of the neonate is required to properly address these issues. In this article, the authors briefly discuss transient benign lesions,pustular and vesicular infections, "birthmarks" (vascular and pigmentary lesions), common congenital abnormalities, select blistering disorders, and various other skin conditions.

Author List

Conlon JD, Drolet BA

Author

Beth A. Drolet MD Professor in the Dermatology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

Scopus

2-s2.0-3242735949   30 Citations

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Hemangioma
Humans
Ichthyosis
Infant, Newborn
Nevus
Pigmentation Disorders
Skin Abnormalities
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous
Skin Neoplasms