To Study the Prevalence of Cutaneous Manifestations in Newborns and Its Correlation With Defined Maternal and Neonatal Factors

    June 2016 in “ International Journal of Medical Research and Review ”
    Dr Virendra K. Kurrey, Dr Sharja Phuljhele, Dr Yavnika Jain
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    TLDR Newborn skin conditions like Epstein pearls and Mongolian spots are common and influenced by race, environment, and hormones.
    The study conducted at Dr. B.R.A.M. Medical College in Raipur, India, involved 4,000 neonates and aimed to examine the prevalence of skin manifestations in newborns and their correlation with maternal and neonatal factors. The research found that Epstein pearls (83%) and Mongolian spots (70.7%) were the most common skin lesions observed. Other notable conditions included milia (33.6%), sebaceous gland hyperplasia (30.9%), and erythema toxicum neonatorum (17.8%). The study concluded that the distribution of these skin lesions was influenced by interracial, environmental, and hormonal factors, highlighting the importance for pediatricians and dermatologists to recognize these conditions to alleviate parental anxiety and determine if further investigation is needed.
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