Abstract
Neonatal dermatoses (NND) are frequent, varied and of variable prognosis. The objective of this work was to study the epidemiological and clinical aspects of NND at the NTH-HKM. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study from December 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015. All newborns received in the Department of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and with dermatosis were included. The diagnosis of dermatoses was clinical. Results: During the study period, 355 newborns had at least one NND on a total of 580 newborns received, a prevalence of 61.2%. The sex ratio was 1.54 and the average age was 3.11 days. Transient dermatoses were more frequent (80%), dominated by desquamation + xerosis (33.75%). Congenital melanocytic nevi (40.74%) and malformations and vascular tumors (18.52%) were the most noted pathological neonatal dermatoses. Only age was statistically associated with NND. Conclusion: DNH is common in newborns at the NTH-HKM. They were mostly transitory. Pathological conditions should be treated where appropriate.
Highlights
Neonatal dermatoses (NND) are mucocutaneous and/or phanerian disorders observed between the 1st and the 28th day of life
The objective of this study is to study the epidemiological and clinical aspects of NND at the NTH-HKM in Cotonou
We examined 580 newborns, of whom 355 had at least one dermatosis
Summary
Neonatal dermatoses (NND) are mucocutaneous and/or phanerian disorders observed between the 1st and the 28th day of life. They may be transient or constitute true pathologies requiring treatment. It is important to recognize these dermatoses in order to carry out a good evaluation of each case in order to make an appropriate care. Few works have been done on the subject in Africa.
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