Sebaceous gland hyperplasia neonatalL73.9
Synonym(s)
Infant sebaceous gland hyperplasia; neonatal sebaceous gland hyperplasia
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Seboglandular proliferation disorder with formation of 2-5 mm large yellow papules and seborrhea.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Present in more than 50% of newborns. The prevalence correlates with the degree of maturity, thus less frequent in premature babies.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Stimulation of the sebaceous gland follicles by maternal androgens. Due to persistent androgenic stimuli, sebaceous gland hyperplasia is more frequent and longer lasting in breastfed children. It usually subsides after 4-6 months.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Located mainly centrofacially, preferably on the bridge of the nose, forehead or cheeks.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Isolated standing or disseminated sowing of densely aggregated, 0.2-0.5 cm large, skin-coloured or yellowish-reddish, centrally slightly dented papules. Mostly accompanied by seborrhoea (Seborrhoea oleosa).
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Milia: no centrofacial accentuation; roundish with firm consistency
Acne infantum: centrofacial stress; inflammatory; pustular
Pityrosporum folliculitis of the infant: acute follicular pustules, face, neck, capillitium
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment not necessary.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Kaufmann R (1987) Diffuse (presenile) sebaceous gland hyperplasia, a new entity? dermatologist 38: 31-35
- Zouboulis C et al (2003) Ciclosporin A - induced sebaceous glands hyperplasia. Br J Dermatol 149: 198-200