Proposal for an algorithm for identification of dermatopathies in the neonatal period

Abstract

The study of dermatopathies in newborns is understood as skin diseases or affections that are observed and affect newborns and have a diversity in form and severity according to their presentations, which are caused by infectious, environmental and genetic factors, so it is important to know the characteristics for immediate attention and prevention.The aim of the study is to propose an algorithm for the identification of dermatopathies in the neonatal period based on the infrequency or evaluation carried out by pediatricians or dermatologists in hospitals in the Ica region. The method responds to holistic projective research of an applied type that corresponds to the mixed approach of the socio-critical paradigm; The study sample comprised clinical histories and expert doctors. For the first, observation sheets were taken with the validity of the content and, for the experts, interviews and focus groups that allowed the elaboration of the proposals. The results showed the specific theoretical characteristics (observable manifestations) for each dermatopathy. In addition, its use will allow the doctor or specialist to detect the neonatal dermatopathy for better follow-up. It is concluded that the proposal deals with a structure in which it presented clinical characteristics or manifestations of each of the dermatopathies with the purpose of being used by professionals for their location and registration.