Clinical Challenge #1 : Diagnosis is .... ?
- Dr. Ateendra Jha
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min read
A 7-month-old Hispanic female child presents for evaluation of a scaling dermatitis of several weeks in duration that is affecting her scalp and face. She appears to be in good health otherwise and has no palpable lymph nodes or hepatosplenomegaly. Family history is negative for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
Diagnosis is:
Infantile seborrheic dermatitis
Xerotic eczema
Infantile psoriasis
Histiocytosis
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Answer Clinical Challenge #1 : Infantile seborrheic dermatitis (ISD)
Infantile seborrheic dermatitis (ISD) is most commonly seen on the scalp and is also referred to as “cradle cap.” It affects a significant proportion of newborns, although most have minimal involvement. Contributing factors include hyperseborrhea, Malassezia furfur, and inflammation. Children who develop ISD have a higher risk of developing atopic dermatitis.
Differential diagnosis includes an exfoliative erythroderma, eczema, and sebopsoriasis. This is a benign self-limiting condition that usually resolves within 8 weeks. Daily shampooing and application of olive or mineral oil may help speed recovery. More severe cases respond to either hydrocortisone or ketoconazole creams.
Reference for more information :
De Belilovsky C, Chadoutaud B, Msika P. Kerato-regulating care for infantile…
I think it may be infantile sebborhic dermatitis which we can usually seen in infants..
Treatment may be like olive oil or mineral oil, topical antifungals like ketoconazole , terbinafine, topical corticosteroids..
Based on the findings provided i. e scaling dermatitis for several weeks which have affected scalp and face of a 7 months old female child,the possible diagnosis would be Infantile seborrheic dermatitis.
Treatment options to this patient would be, topical anti fungal cream or medicated shampoo with Ketoconazole(1-2%). Other than medications applying mineral oil, olive oil or petroleum jelly to scalp loosen the flakes before an hour of giving bath would also be helpful non-pharmacologically.
Treatment options of ISD include topical steroids, local antifungals and anti sebborhic shampoos.
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What's your comment on treatment options for this condition?
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