Transient neonatal pustular melanosis
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| Transient neonatal pustular melanosis | |
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| Synonyms | TNPM |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Pustules, vesicles, and pigmented macules |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | At birth |
| Duration | Resolves within a few days to weeks |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Unknown |
| Risks | More common in African American infants |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Erythema toxicum neonatorum, Neonatal acne, Miliaria |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | None required |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Excellent |
| Frequency | Common in newborns |
| Deaths | N/A |
A benign skin condition in newborns
Transient neonatal pustular melanosis (TNPM) is a benign skin condition that occurs in newborns. It is characterized by the presence of pustules, vesicles, and pigmented macules on the skin. TNPM is more common in full-term infants and is seen more frequently in African American newborns.
Presentation[edit | edit source]
TNPM typically presents at birth or within the first few days of life. The condition is marked by three stages of skin lesions:
- Pustules: These are small, superficial pustules that are non-erythematous and contain a clear or cloudy fluid. They are usually 1-3 mm in diameter.
- Vesicles: As the pustules rupture, they leave behind vesicles that are also small and superficial.
- Pigmented macules: After the vesicles resolve, they leave behind hyperpigmented macules that are brown in color. These macules can persist for several weeks to months.
The lesions are typically distributed on the forehead, chin, neck, back, and buttocks, but they can appear anywhere on the body.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of TNPM is primarily clinical, based on the characteristic appearance and distribution of the lesions. A skin scraping or biopsy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis, revealing neutrophils and cellular debris without bacteria or fungi.
Differential diagnosis[edit | edit source]
TNPM should be differentiated from other neonatal skin conditions such as:
Management[edit | edit source]
No treatment is necessary for TNPM, as it is a self-limiting condition. The pustules and vesicles resolve spontaneously, and the pigmented macules fade over time without intervention.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis for infants with TNPM is excellent. The condition does not cause any discomfort or complications and resolves without scarring.
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
TNPM is more prevalent in full-term infants and is seen more frequently in African American newborns. It is less common in Caucasian and Asian infants.
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