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Granuloma gluteale infantum
Author(s) -
Konya Joseph,
Gow Elizabeth
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1996.tb00999.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , diaper dermatitis , granuloma , granuloma formation , pathology
SUMMARY Granuloma gluteale infantum is an uncommon disorder, the pathogenesis of which remains unclear. Occlusion is a common factor and irritant napkin dermatitis is a frequent association. A six month old female infant with mild napkin dermatitis treated only with a dusting powder is presented.