What is Aplasia cutis congenite?

APLASIA CUTIS CONGENITY, also known as Cutis aplasia, is a rare congenital disorder that causes the affected person to be born without part of the skin. In some cases, some of the underlying tissues such as bone may also be missing. The scalp is the most common area in cases of aplasia cungenita, although skin tissue may be missing in any part of the body. Typical treatment of this condition usually consists in careful cleaning and application of special ointment, as the skin will usually grow alone within a few weeks. Any questions or concerns about the Aplasia Cutis Congenita or individualized treatment methods should be discussed with a doctor or other medical worker.

Most of the children who were born with Aplasia cutis dongentity have a skin stain in the skin. Arms, legs, legs or body of the body are affected in a small percentage of these patients. In some cases there are more than one area of ​​lady. A thin membrane that is easily visible through the typically covers the area, where the skin should be.

When aplasia cutis dongentity affects the scalp, there may be a small defect in the skull bones, although it is usually smaller and heals itself. The body usually repairs defects caused by this condition without any invasive medical treatment. Within a few weeks after birth, smaller bone defects are healing and the skin begins to grow through the affected areas.

The only diagnostic tool needed to accurately diagnosis of aplasia cutis congenite is a physical examination. Medical staff will notice the missing spots of the skin in moments after the birth of the affected child. If there may be significant bone defects, other tests such as X -rays or CT scan can be ordered so that doctors can assess the seriousness of the condition.

Treatment for aplasia cutis Congenite is usually a simple process of careful cleaning of affected areas and fineapply special ointment according to the instructions of medical staff. This ointment is usually made of a fabric known as silver sulfadiazine, although other types of ointments can sometimes be used. Surgical intervention is only necessary in more extreme cases of bone defects or when the missing spots of the skin cover a large part of the scalp.