Transient linear eruption: asymmetric periflexural exanthem or blaschkitis

Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 May-Jun;27(3):301-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01143.x.

Abstract

We report the case of a 4-year-old boy who presented with a transient extensive eczematous eruption on the left side of his trunk and extremities, with clear demarcation in the midline. The eruption started to resolve without any sequelae in 4 weeks. The history and clinical findings suggest that this transient eruption could have been either a case of unilateral blaschkitis in childhood or asymmetric periflexural exanthem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Clobetasol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Clobetasol / therapeutic use
  • Exanthema / diagnosis*
  • Exanthema / drug therapy*
  • Extremities
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ointments

Substances

  • Ointments
  • clobetasone butyrate
  • Clobetasol