Study of Dermatological Conditions in Sick Newborn – A Hospital Based Study.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Although skin lesions are fairly common during the newborn period and are often a cause of concern for the parents, majority of them are innocuous. Early identification of potentially harmful lesions is essential for proper care of the newborn. Materials and methods: In this single-contact prospective study, a total of 149 neonates attending paediatric department were included .Their data including birth history and relevant maternal history were recorded in a Performa. Photographic records were maintained. Results: Among the 149 neonates the various causes of admission were hypoglycaemia, pneumonia, meconium aspiration syndrome, transient tachypnea of newborn, birth asphyxia, seizures and meningitis. The various lesions observed were erythema toxicum neonatorum (ETN) (18%), Mongolian spot (9%), yellow discolouration (9%), drug rash (7%), physiological erythema (7%), milia (7%), Epstein's pearls (3%), vernix caseosa (7%) and physiological scaling of the newborn (5%). Conclusion : The study of neonatal skin helps to differentiate benign transient lesions from pathological conditions. Correct diagnosis and counselling the parents may relieve the anxiety whereas early identification of more serious skin conditions may be treated timely.
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Dr Masarat Jabeen
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