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Image Number #2475 (Impetigo contagiosa)

Diagnosis: Impetigo contagiosa

Description: Crusted patches around the nose and mouth.

Morphology: Crusts

Site: Face

Sex: F

Age: 1

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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Differential Diagnosis

History:

Periorificial sites + Honey-coloured crusts + Short duration are important features in the diagnosis of impetigo contagiosum which commonly affects children. This nice baby presented with multiple erythematous patches covered with yellow crusts that spread quickly within 3 days to involve the periorificial areas around the mouth and nose.  

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