Survey of Cutaneous findings in Newborns in Saudi Arabia

Conclusion All newborns had cutaneous lesions. Skin type, baby gender, nationality and age of the baby at the time of examination were influential factors in congenital melanocytic nevus, linea nigra, salmon patch and milia. Moreover, illnesses during pregnancy and consanguinity had a role on Mongolian spot and physiological scaling occurrences.
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research