Alopecia And Red, Scaly Skin In A Newborn

September 2002 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”

Joy M. Twersky, Anita P. Sheth, Anne W. Lucky

alopecia red, scaly skin dermatological evaluation

TLDR Newborns with hair loss and red, scaly skin need thorough skin checks to find the cause and treatment.

The document "Alopecia and Red, Scaly Skin in a Newborn" discussed a case study of a newborn presenting with alopecia and red, scaly skin. The authors, Joy M. Twersky, Anita P. Sheth, and Anne W. Lucky, from the Department of Pediatric Dermatology at Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, detailed the clinical observations and potential diagnoses for the condition. The study highlighted the importance of thorough dermatological evaluation in newborns presenting with such symptoms to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

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