Ulcerated diaper dermatitis: Child abuse mimicker

Irritant diaper dermatitis is a common dermatologic problem among infants and young children. Severe erosive presentations, although uncommon, are diagnostically challenging and can mimic non‐accidental trauma (NAT). Diagnosing inflicted injury and NAT where it does not exist can cause parental dist...

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Published in:	Pediatric dermatology Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 87 - 90
Main Authors:	Caldas, Stella A., Murphy, Emily, Habeshian, Kaiane, Kirkorian, Anna Yasmine, Hinds, Tanya
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-01-2024
Subjects:	Child abuse & neglect child abuse mimicker cow's milk Dermatitis Dermatology diarrhea irritant diaper dermatitis laxatives non‐accidental trauma Pediatrics Scald scald burn sennoside tomatoes cow's milk tomatoes laxatives irritant diaper dermatitis child abuse mimicker scald burn diarrhea sennoside non-accidental trauma
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Summary:	Irritant diaper dermatitis is a common dermatologic problem among infants and young children. Severe erosive presentations, although uncommon, are diagnostically challenging and can mimic non‐accidental trauma (NAT). Diagnosing inflicted injury and NAT where it does not exist can cause parental distress, yet failing to diagnose inflicted injury and NAT can result in re‐injury. We describe three cases of severe erosive diaper dermatitis in pediatric patients aged 2–6 years that were initially concerning for inflicted scald burn or neglect.
ISSN:	0736-8046 1525-1470
DOI:	10.1111/pde.15374