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| name = Transient neonatal pustular melanosis | |||
| image = [[File:Transient_Neonatal_Pustular_Melanosis_3.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Transient neonatal pustular melanosis on a newborn | |||
| synonyms = TNPM | |||
| field = [[Dermatology]] | |||
| symptoms = Pustules, vesicles, and pigmented macules | |||
| onset = At birth | |||
| duration = Resolves within a few days to weeks | |||
| causes = Unknown | |||
| risks = More common in [[African American]] infants | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical examination | |||
| differential = [[Erythema toxicum neonatorum]], [[Neonatal acne]], [[Miliaria]] | |||
| treatment = None required | |||
| prognosis = Excellent | |||
| frequency = Common in newborns | |||
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{{Short description|A benign skin condition in newborns}} | {{Short description|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. | '''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== | ==Presentation== | ||
TNPM typically presents at birth or within the first few days of life. The condition is marked by three stages of skin lesions: | 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. | * '''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. | * '''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. | * '''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. | The lesions are typically distributed on the forehead, chin, neck, back, and buttocks, but they can appear anywhere on the body. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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. | 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== | ==Differential diagnosis== | ||
TNPM should be differentiated from other neonatal skin conditions such as: | TNPM should be differentiated from other neonatal skin conditions such as: | ||
* [[Erythema toxicum neonatorum]] | * [[Erythema toxicum neonatorum]] | ||
* [[Neonatal acne]] | * [[Neonatal acne]] | ||
* [[Miliaria]] | * [[Miliaria]] | ||
* [[Congenital herpes simplex]] | * [[Congenital herpes simplex]] | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
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. | 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== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis for infants with TNPM is excellent. The condition does not cause any discomfort or complications and resolves without scarring. | The prognosis for infants with TNPM is excellent. The condition does not cause any discomfort or complications and resolves without scarring. | ||
==Epidemiology== | ==Epidemiology== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==See also== | |||
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* [[Neonatal dermatology]] | * [[Neonatal dermatology]] | ||
* [[Erythema toxicum neonatorum]] | * [[Erythema toxicum neonatorum]] | ||
* [[Neonatal acne]] | * [[Neonatal acne]] | ||
[[Category:Neonatology]] | [[Category:Neonatology]] | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] {{stub}} | ||
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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]
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]
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]
TNPM should be differentiated from other neonatal skin conditions such as:
Management[edit]
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]
The prognosis for infants with TNPM is excellent. The condition does not cause any discomfort or complications and resolves without scarring.
Epidemiology[edit]
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.
See also[edit]
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