Acne Neonatorum and Familial Hyperandrogenism
January 1998
in “
Dermatology
”
TLDR Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.
The document reports a case where a newborn boy developed acne neonatorum from birth, with his mother and aunt displaying signs of hyperandrogenism, such as acne and hirsutism. This case highlights the potential link between acne in newborns and a family history of hyperandrogenism, emphasizing the significance of considering both family history and possible clinical and serological indicators of hyperandrogenism in the mother when diagnosing acne neonatorum.
