Trichophyton rubrum Infection of the Diaper Area

Abstract

Rashes in the diaper area are among the most common dermatologic disorders seen in infants. Although the differential diagnosis of eruptions in the diaper area is extensive,Trichophyton rubruminfection is usually not included.1,2We have recently reported the presence ofT rubruminfection in the diaper area of a 9-month-old infant and were unable to find a similar report in the literature. Report of a Case A 9-month-old female infant was seen in our outpatient department on Feb 27, 1981, because of a rash of several weeks' duration. The rash had originated in the diaper area but had spread to the lower extremities and to the face on the right cheek. No improvement was noted after application of triamcinolone acetonide cream prescribed elsewhere. The rest of the history was unremarkable. There had been no previous dermatologic problems. It was not known whether any member of the baby's family had