Dermatophyte infection of the eyelid in a neonate.
A 25-day-old neonate had redness and swelling on her left upper eyelid. Examination revealed a 16 x 10-mm yellow, crusted, ring-like rash on the left upper eyelid. Microscopic examination of a skin scraping on 10% potassium hydroxide revealed Microsporium canis. The patient was treated successfully with topical miconazole.
Eye Plastic, Orbital and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Service, Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall St., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.
Hakan
H
Demirci
Christine C
CC
Nelson
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008864:Microsporum / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D008825:Miconazole