Pityriasis versicolor in a newborn infant
Gadelha, A.R.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana 12(3): 237-238
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5187 PMID: 6384695 Document Number: 224454
A case of pityriasis versicolor was reported on a child 29 days old. The source of infection probably was the mother who also was noted to have the mycosis. The differential diagnosis of hypochromic lesions should include pityriasis versicolor, even in very young children and direct examination is quick and easy can confirm the diagnosis of this condition.