Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with neonatal subcutaneous gangrene just 6 days after birth. Could you please tell me what the specific clinical manifestations of this disease are and how to care for it?Doctor's answer:
Newborn care requires additional attention. For possible viral infections, we should go to the hospital as soon as possible. Subcutaneous gangrene in newborns usually occurs 6-10 days after birth, often in areas of pressure on the body, such as the back and buttocks. Initially, it is characterized by fever, refusal to breastfeed, and other symptoms. The local skin becomes swollen and white, then spreads rapidly. When liquefied pus appears in the subcutaneous tissue, it may rupture. In the late stage, the skin may turn purplish-black, necrotize, and fall off. At this point, the child may develop systemic infection with toxic symptoms, and it is highly likely to lead to sepsis.