A 4-Year-Old’s Itchy Mystery

A 4-year-old presents with intense perianal Pruritus and a distinct rash. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common pediatric condition.

Bacterial dermatitis


This 4-year-old child had intense pruritus. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Bacterial dermatitis
Pilonidal abscess
Psoriasis
Scarlet fever
Sexual abuse

Bacterial dermatitis, Pediatrics, Perianal streptococcal dermatitis, Pruritus ani, Streptococcus pyogenes

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