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R de Lucas Laguna

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PubMed2005

[The skin as an expression of neurological alterations in the neonate].

The skin is involved in many different genetic syndromes and diseases with multiple organ involvement. Neurodevelopmental disorders appear in many of these entities and knowledge of these cutaneous alterations may provide clues to their diagnosis. Recognizing these skin disorders in the newborn allows early identification of neonates with a biological risk of epilepsy and motor and/or cognitive disorders and enables them to be followed up. This helps to plan the management of these patients and, in many entities, to predict their natural history and provide genetic counseling to the family. This review examines the cutaneous signs that may provide important clues in the neonate that help to identify entities that carry a risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the neonate.

Humans↗
PubMed2005

[Risks of black henna tattoos].

Temporary henna tattoos have become increasingly popular in the last few years, because of their apparent harmlessness and disappearance in few weeks. Black henna contains paraphenylenediamine (PPD), a synthetic colorant which is used in hair dyes and can cause sensitization. Many cases of allergic contact dermatitis occurring after tattooing have been reported, especially in children and teenagers during the summer time, since there are many tattoo-painters at holiday places and the parents are unaware of the risks of these tattoos. Clinicians, particularly pediatricians, primary care physicians and dermatologists should seek to remedy this misinformation. We can be the first person to be consulted before the tattoo painting and we will treat patients with lesions. We present our experience of eight cases of allergic contact dermatitis after tattooing and briefly review the literature on the risks of black henna tattoos.

Adolescent↗