Publications by authors named "Adam D Voelckers"
Am Fam Physician
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Birthmarks in newborns are categorized into three main types: vascular (like hemangiomas), melanocytic (pigmented moles), and signs of potential nervous system issues.
- Benign conditions like nevus simplex and dermal melanocytosis usually don't require treatment, while more concerning types, such as nevus flammeus and infantile hemangiomas, may need medical intervention depending on their severity.
- Larger or multiple congenital melanocytic nevi should be monitored by specialists to assess melanoma risk, and skin markers linked to spinal issues necessitate imaging for further evaluation.
Am Fam Physician
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rashes in newborns are common and usually harmless, but infections should be considered if there are pustules or vesicles, especially if the baby appears unwell or has risk factors for infections.
- Congenital cytomegalovirus can lead to serious issues like hearing loss and neurodevelopmental delays, with skin signs such as petechiae, while congenital syphilis shows up as copper-red lesions on the hands and feet that crust over time.
- Some rashes, like erythema toxicum neonatorum, are normal and temporary, while conditions like neonatal and infantile acne can differ, with milia being present at birth; transient changes like cutis marmor
