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.
Demirci
Hakan
H
Eye Plastic, Orbital and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Service, Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall St., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.
Nelson
Christine C
CC
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