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Congenital Erosive and Vesicular Dermatosis with Reticulated Scarring in a Newborn: An Innovative Treatment Using a Silicone Dressing
Author(s) -
De Lange Axel,
Bayet Bénédicte,
Debauche Christian,
Fraitag Sylvie,
Lachapelle JeanMarie,
Marot Liliane,
Vanwijck Romain
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2009.01024.x
Subject(s) - medicine , scars , silicone , dermatology , surgery , organic chemistry , chemistry
Congenital erosive and vesicular dermatosis healing with reticulated supple scarring is a rare entity presenting in the newborn with crusted erosions and vesicles that heal relatively rapidly, forming unique reticulated scars. We report the case of a premature baby 31 weeks old. Diagnosis was confirmed by skin biopsies, and the clinical improvement was excellent, with complete healing observed within 7 weeks. This report highlights clinical and histopathologic features, and a new successful treatment approach using a silicone dressing.