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CAPT EDWARD L. PARRY, MC; LT COL WILLIAM S. FOSHEE, MC; JAMES G. MARKS, JR, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1982;136(3):273-274.

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The most common cause of diaper dermatitis is irritation from wetness and feces, especially in infants with a seborrheic or atopic diathesis. Colonization often occurs with Candida, Proteus, Pseudomonas, and Bacillus faecalis (B ammoniagenes).¹ Notably, superficial fungal infection of the groin, tinea cruris, is rare in infancy, but is is common in postpuberal individuals.^2,3 One type of tinea cruris, that due to Epidermophyton floccosum, may become epidemic among athletes using common showers and gymnasium facilities.⁴ We report two cases of tinea cruris, caused by E floccosum, that occurred in otherwise healthy infants.

Report of Cases.—CASE 1.—An 18-month-old girl was brought to the dermatology clinic because of a two-month history of diaper rash unresponsive to frequent diaper changes and enhanced hygienic measures. Physical examination showed an erythematous, scaling patch confined to the diaper region (Figure, left). A potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation of scales from the border . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
USAF; USAF; Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center Lackland AFB, Tex; Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, Pa

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