Čes-slov Pediat 2026, 81(1):17-23 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2026/002
Differential diagnosis of nummular skin lesions in children
- Dermatologické oddělení pro děti, Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha
A number of pediatric dermatoses share similar morphology, making differentiation challenging. The author presents four case reports of children with nummular skin lesions and demonstrates that, beyond lesion distribution and configuration, an accurate diagnosis relies on a thorough personal and family history, assessment of disease duration and course, identification of individual triggering factors, and appropriate adjunct laboratory testing.
Keywords: nummular skin lesions, children, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis guttata, tinea corporis, acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy
Accepted: December 4, 2025; Published: January 30, 2026 Show citation
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