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KC21.0 Neonatal acne

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Acne presenting at birth or shortly afterwards, generally with predominantly comedonal lesions of the cheeks and a paucity of inflammatory lesions. It is thought to be due to hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands stimulated by neonatal androgens from the testes in boys and adrenals in girls.

synonyms

• Neonatal acne

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