A mother brought in her previously health 5-month-old infant for evaluation of a rash on his head, face, neck, and trunk, including the genital area. She reported that the boy’s skin initially had developed some redness on and off for a few weeks. Over the last 3 to 4 days, however, the affected skin had begun to peel. She reported no fever or irritability, and that the boy had been eating fine, with normal wet diapers and normal stools. The infant had no symptoms of upper respiratory infection, and he had no sick contact or history of travel.On physical examination, the infant was vigorous, was in no acute distress, and was well hydrated. He had patches of yellow, greasy scales over his scalp and umbilical area, in addition to erythema and peeling of skin in the creases behind his ears and on his neck, upper chest, back, and genital area. There was no tenderness, increased warmth, or swelling, and no drainage from the lesions. What explains this infant’s dermatologic symptoms? A. Tinea corporis B. Seborrheic dermatitis C. Psoriasis D. Eczema
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:56:11 +0000
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