Abstract

MAGANA, Mario; VALERIO, Julia; MATEO, Adriana  and  MAGANA-LOZANO, Mario. Skin lesions two cohorts of newborns in Mexico City. Bol. Med. Hosp. Infant. Mex. [online]. 2005, vol.62, n.2, pp.117-122. ISSN 1665-1146.

Introduction. Objective: to evaluate the frequency and type of dermatologic lesions in 2 cohorts of newborns in Mexico City. Material and methods. We prospectively studied 1 000 newborns, according to the institution in which they were delivered: 500 in a public institution (group A) and 500 at 2 private hospitals (group B) in Mexico City. A specific data sheet was prepared for this purpose; all identified and diagnosed muco-cutaneous disorders in every child, according to widely accepted clinical criteria were recorded to be analyzed on the basis of their frequency and compared to each other, and also with other series from other countries. Statistical analysis included percentages and chi-square. Results. In this study, 100% of newborns presented an average 3 to 6 skin lesion. The skin lesions fell into 2 categories: transient and permanent. It is also demonstrated that there are very clear differences between our 2 groups; Mongolian patch is the most common transient disease and fibroepithelial polyp is the most frequent permanent disorder. Conclusions. The information obtained in the present paper is new and relevant since there is no previous data about this subject in Mexico. Cutaneous lesions are present in 100% of newborns; they are mostly transient and usually not life-threatening. Newborn skin disorders in our population are present in every child, from 3 to 6 as an average, and vary widely according to ethnic features revealed by skin types.

Keywords : Neonatal dermatology; newborn; pediatric dermatology; dermatopathology.

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