A nine-year-old boy presented with an erythematous, crusted lesion with raised edges, erythematous, notably more active than the center of the lesion, about 10 cm, located in the right thigh.
Treated with hydration disappears within a few weeks.
However, at months she presents similar lesions of smaller size scattered in thorax, neck and thigh.
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A culture of the lesions was performed, with negative results.
Given the intense pruritus and spontaneous resolution with hydration, the dermatologist responds that the most likely etiology is atopic eczema.
Therefore, treatment with topical corticosteroids is recommended.
