Differential diagnosis of nummular skin lesions in children

Czech version

Authors: Štěpánka Čapková
Authors‘ workplace: Dermatologické oddělení, pro děti, Fakultní nemocnice, v Motole, Praha
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2026; 81 (1): 17-23.
Category: Journal Articles
doi: https://doi.org/10.55095/CSPediatrie2026/002

Overview

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:

tinea corporis – atopic dermatitis – children – nummular skin lesions – psoriasis guttata – acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy

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