Desquamation of Newborns Lamellar

Lamellar desquamation of newborns or desquamation of a newborn (from Latin desquamatio - peeling, from Latin lamel-lula - plate) is a pathological process characterized by desquamation of the stratum corneum of the skin in the form of plates or scales.

Most often, desquamation occurs in newborns and young children. It can be caused by various factors such as:

1. Insufficient sebum production, which leads to dry skin and flaking.
2. Infectious skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
3. Allergic reactions to various substances, such as food or medications.

Symptoms of neonatal lamella desquamation may include:

1. Peeling of the skin.
2. The appearance of small scales on the skin.
3. Itching and redness of the skin.
4. Sometimes there may be pain when touching the skin.

Treatment for neonatal lamella desquamation depends on the cause of the disease and may include the use of topical remedies such as creams and ointments containing moisturizing ingredients, as well as the use of antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs.

It is important to remember that desquamation can be a symptom of more serious diseases, so if signs of desquamation appear, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

*Lamellar desquamation of newborns* is one of the manifestations of diffuse hyperpigmentation in young children. Hyperpigmentation accompanying these skin changes is called Koebner syndrome.

*Etiology* is not yet clear. It is assumed that there are changes in the neuroendocrine system, carbohydrate and micronutrient metabolism. There are indications of constitutional conditioning and a connection with fetal alcohol syndrome. Previously, a hereditary, family-constitutional form of this disease was identified. However, there is currently no convincing data in favor of such a formulation. Toxicoses suffered by the mother, intrauterine fetal hypoxia, and candidiasis during pregnancy are important. An indication of the contagiousness of hyperpigmentation in early childhood is permissible only with an established family history, pathological examination of the skin of a postpartum mother, and the presence of pigmentation as a sign of toxicosis of pregnancy or a specific infection.

Diagnosis is largely similar to that for other forms of pigmentation. It is important to exclude focal hyperpigmentation in the form of diaper dermatitis, erythroderma, and leukemia. In childhood, there are also fungal skin infections. Luminescent diagnostics is used for