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Hyperpigmentation of the distal phalanx in healthy Caucasian neonates
European Journal of Dermatology. Volume 11, Number 2, 120-1, March - April 2001, Cas cliniques
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Author(s) : Emmanuelle CRESPEL, Patrice PLANTIN, Patricia SCHOENLAUB, Monique BLAYO, Christelle QUEINNEC, Lucas BROUSSINE
Summary : Transient alterations in pigmentation are frequently observed in black neonates, but to our knowledge, have not previously been reported in Caucasian infants. In 54 Caucasian newborns, we found at least mild periungual hyperpigmentation similar to the variation in coloration in the periungual region of many black newborns. This pigmentation should be added to the transient benign dermatoses of Caucasian infants.
Keywords : neonate, hyperpigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation of the distal phalanx in healthy Caucasian neonates