Aplasia Cutis Congenita of the Scalp: a Report of Three Cases

Abstract

Aplasia cutis congenita is an uncommon dermatological anomaly in which part of the skin is absent at birth due to a defect
in the intrauterine skin development but usually is of unknown etiology. The most common site of the defect is the scalp
but can exist in other parts of the body. In this study we would like to report 3 cases of aplasia congenita of the scalp which
are seen in Tripoli, Libya hospitals. One of them is believed to be a result of premature rupture of the membranes while
no cause was found for the other two cases. The main aims of this study is to highlight the presence of this condition in
neonates in Tripoli Hospitals and to emphasize the importance of skin inspection at birth for early detection of the condition
in order to prevent secondary infection, avoid scaring disfiguration of the lesion and to apply an early management of the
skin defect when it is required.