A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption
January 2014
in “
Pediatric annals
”
Studysummary This case report describes a 21-day-old infant with erythematous annular scaly plaques and pustules on the face and scalp, which did not improve with topical corticosteroid cream.
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A 21-day-old healthy black male presented with erythematous annular, scaly plaques with pustules on his upper cheeks, forehead, and anterior scalp. Despite the application of a topical corticosteroid cream, there was no improvement. Physical examination showed the patient was alert and active, with no alopecia or palpable lymph nodes. Potassium hydroxide skin preparation was negative for fungal elements, and a fungal culture and serum laboratory tests were conducted. The case highlights the need for thorough evaluation in neonatal dermatological conditions.
