Case 1: Intractable Rash in a 7-Month-Old Boy

    September 2015 in “ Pediatrics in review ”
    Priyanka Rao, Jennifer Stojan
    TLDR The baby's rash and hair loss were cured with zinc supplements and better skin care.
    A 7-month-old boy presented with a persistent, non-pruritic, and non-painful erythematous rash that began periorally and spread to his trunk and extremities over three months. Despite various treatments including corticosteroid creams, antibiotics, and antifungals, the rash did not resolve. The boy also experienced hair loss but remained afebrile and otherwise healthy, with no history of other infections or rashes. His growth and development were normal, and he was up-to-date on immunizations. His skin care routine included regular baths and moisturizing with petroleum. The family also tried tar shampoo and fragrance-free laundry detergent.
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