We presented a case of a newborn male with aplasia cutis congenita on the lower limb. The case was treated with conservative method. As for the conservative treatment, daily hydrodebridement with 1/200 diluted povidone-iodine and serum physiologic was performed, followed by closure of the wound with a dexpanthenol + chlorhexidine + fusidic acid-impregnated sterile gauze bandage. the followup th...

The case of a newborn with type V Aplasia Cutis Congenita is presented. The total body surface area affected by skin defects was about 18%. Dermal regeneration template was used to cover lesions, followed by keratinocytes graft. Patient outcome is presented after a follow-up of more than 2 years. Correspondence to: Roberto Baraziol, Plastic Surgery Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrat...

A congenital defect of the scalp is an uncommon entity occurring in one in 2000 deliveries. It may present certain diagnostic problems in the newborn infants. In this era of invasive intrapartum fetal monitoring, Obstetricians should be made aware of this entity as in its limited form aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) could easily be mistaken for damage inflicted by spiral electrodes. The late scar...