DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i11.054

Pages: 3751-3754

Introduction: Skin is a complex dynamic organ that performs several vital functions. The function and efficacy of new-born skin is strongly related to the maturityof the infant. Neonatal dermatoses can be a cause of great parental anxiety which presents diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma to the health care professional. This study was planned to correlate skin lesions and gestational age of the neonates. Aim: Our aim was to correlate the various skin lesions occuring in neonates with their gestational age at birth. Materials & Methods: Cross Sectional & prospective study. Sample size: 120 neonates (Dermatology OPD, NICU, Pediatric & Postnatal ward of a tertiary hospital, Pune. Percentwise statistical analysis was done to arrive at conclusion. Results: Physiological scaling was seen in full term neonates. Physiological jaundice and Harlequin color change was seen in preterm neonates. Epstein pearls, milia, and erythema toxicum neonatorum were seen more in full term neonates. Conclusion: We found a definite correlation between some cutaneous lesions and gestational age.