Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: At birth, an alopecic, eroded plaque was observed in a newborn female, encompassing nearly the entire parietal region and approximately 40% of the scalp in total.Thick, yellowish crust and scales overlaid the periphery of the lesion (Figure 1).Her mother experienced premature rupture of membranes lasting more than 3 days.The cardiotocographic record was reassuring, so fetal scalp blood sampling was not performed.Due to failed labor induction, a cesarean section was performed, and the fetus was delivered in a cephalic position, with no further instrumentation.Although no signs of chorioamnionitis were present, the patient was treated prophylactically with ampicillin and gentamicin.There was no history of maternal herpes simplex virus (HSV) and group B Streptococcus status was unknown.The remainder of the mucocutaneous exam, and general physical exam, was unremarkable.Blood tests revealed slight hyperbilirubinemia with normal leukocyte count, acute phase reactants and zinc levels.Swabs for bacteria, fungi and HSV were negative.
Source: Pediatric Dermatology
DOI: 10.1111/pde.15742
Institution: Hospital Universitario La Paz
Language: English
Topic: Neonatal skin health care
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403847518