Acne neonatorum

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: KC21.0

Definition

Acneiform lesions without pathological value occurring after delivery.

Etiopathogenesis

Androgens of the mother passively transmitted.

Clinical features

Papules, pustules and (closed) comedones.

Diagnosis

Anamnesis

Clinical picture

Therapy

None

References

Katsambas AD, Katoulis AC, Stavropoulos P. Acne neonatorum: a study of 22 cases. Int J Dermatol. 1999 Feb;38(2):128-30.