Granuloma Glutaeale Infantum: A Re-emerging Complication of Diaper Dermatitis

Pediatrics. 2018 Feb;141(2):e20162064. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-2064. Epub 2018 Jan 3.

Abstract

Granuloma gluteale infantum is a rare nodular complication of irritant diaper dermatitis. The association of this condition with the widespread use of nondisposable cloth diapers has been increasingly recognized. We present the case of an 18-month-old girl with granuloma gluteale infantum. Our aims are to emphasize the importance of clinical recognition of this re-emerging complication of diaper dermatitis and to point out the potential role of topical calcineurin inhibitors as a treatment option.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Buttocks / pathology
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diaper Rash / complications*
  • Diapers, Infant / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Granuloma / drug therapy
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Ointments
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Tacrolimus / analogs & derivatives
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Calcineurin Inhibitors
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Ointments
  • pimecrolimus
  • Tacrolimus