It is important to differentiate this type of benign and transient dermatosis from life-threatening pyoderma, because its recognition may spare the healthy neonate from extensive sepsis work-up, antibiotic therapy, and prolonged hospitalisation.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:The presence of vesicular or pustular lesion in the neonatal period evokes justifiable concern in a clinician caring for this vulnerable population.
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Key Findings & Data:Both life-threatening bacterial and viral infections may present in this fashion.
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Conclusion & Impact:It is important to differentiate this type of benign and transient dermatosis from life-threatening pyoderma, because its recognition may spare the healthy neonate from extensive sepsis work-up, antibiotic therapy, and prolonged hospitalisation.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
The presence of vesicular or pustular lesion in the neonatal period evokes justifiable concern in a clinician caring for this vulnerable population. Both life-threatening bacterial and viral infections may present in this fashion. We present a white male neonate who was diagnosed as transient neonatal pustular melanosis. It is important to differentiate this type of benign and transient dermatosis from life-threatening pyoderma, because its recognition may spare the healthy neonate from extensive sepsis work-up, antibiotic therapy, and prolonged hospitalisation.
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Cite This Article
SÖNMEZIŞIK, G., YAMAN, H. (2022). Transient neonatal pustular melanosis. Marmara Medical Journal, Cilt: 13 - Sayı: 4, 230–232. https://ajindex.com/articles/578485