Transient neonatal pustular melanosis: A possible cause of antibiotic misuse in neonates

The presence of pustules or vesiculo-pustular lesions in newborns is always a cause of concern both to the family and the attending physician. Transient neonatal pustular melanosis (TNPM) is a benign idiopathic skin condition characterized by vesicles, superficial pustules, and pigmented macules, us...

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Published in:	Nigerian journal of medicine Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 511 - 513
Main Authors:	Obu, Dorathy, Ezeanosike, Obumneme, Muojiuba, Kambiri, Daniyan, Olapeju, Onyire, Nnamdi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-07-2020 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Infants (Newborn) Melanosis newborn pustules Skin Tetanus antitoxin transient vesicles pustules Newborn transient vesicles
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Summary:	The presence of pustules or vesiculo-pustular lesions in newborns is always a cause of concern both to the family and the attending physician. Transient neonatal pustular melanosis (TNPM) is a benign idiopathic skin condition characterized by vesicles, superficial pustules, and pigmented macules, usually occurring in newborns at birth. It is self-limiting with spontaneous resolution. We report a case of TNPM in a term female who was managed without antibiotic administration and hospital admission.
ISSN:	1115-2613
DOI:	10.4103/NJM.NJM_19_20