Dr. Ateendra Jha

Jul 18, 20201 min

Clinical Challenge #1 : Diagnosis is .... ?

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:

  1. Infantile seborrheic dermatitis

  2. Xerotic eczema

  3. Infantile psoriasis

  4. Histiocytosis

Write your answer with explanation.

Answer with explanation will be posted on next Monday.

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