Acne neonatorum in the eastern Saudi Arabia.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2008 May-Jun; 74(3): 298
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-53052
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Acne neonatorum (AN) is characterized by a facial eruption of inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions in a neonate. Hyperactivity of sebaceous glands, stimulated by neonatal androgens, is implicated in its pathogenesis.AIM:
To elucidate the clinical profile of AN in eastern Saudi Arabia.METHODS:
All patients diagnosed with AN in King Fahd Hospital of the University in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, during the year 2005 were evaluated clinically.RESULTS:
AN was diagnosed in 26 patients (male/female ratio 11). The lesions included mainly facial comedones (30.8%); papules and pustules (15.3% each); and combination of papules, pustules, and cysts (53.4%).CONCLUSION:
All patients recovered spontaneously. In 50% of the cases, one of the parents reported having had acne vulgaris during adolescence. Hereditary factors seem to play a significant role in our series.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Arábia Saudita
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Pele
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Gravidez
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Estudos Prospectivos
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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