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World J Clin Pediatr. Oct 25, 2018; 7(4): 89-104
Published online Oct 25, 2018. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v7.i4.89
Published online Oct 25, 2018. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v7.i4.89
Perianal infectious dermatitis: An underdiagnosed, unremitting and stubborn condition
Elena Daniela Serban, 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Emergency Hospital for Children, Cluj-Napoca 400177, Romania
Author contributions: Serban ED contributed to the paper’s conception and design, the data collection, extraction, analysis and evaluation, the interpretation of results, and the manuscript’s preparation, critical revision, editing and final submission.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares there are no potential conflicts of interest relevant to this publication.
Correspondence to: Elena Daniela Serban, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Emergency Hospital for Children, 5 Crisan Street, Cluj-Napoca 400177, Romania. daniela.serban@umfcluj.ro
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Received: June 24, 2018
Peer-review started: June 25, 2018
First decision: August 2, 2018
Revised: August 23, 2018
Accepted: October 8, 2018
Article in press: October 9, 2018
Published online: October 25, 2018
Processing time: 122 Days and 13.7 Hours
Peer-review started: June 25, 2018
First decision: August 2, 2018
Revised: August 23, 2018
Accepted: October 8, 2018
Article in press: October 9, 2018
Published online: October 25, 2018
Processing time: 122 Days and 13.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Perianal infectious dermatitis (PID) represents a superficial inflammation of the perianal skin, which is of bacterial origin. This narrative review aims to summarize the available literature regarding pediatric PID, being the first of its kind, to the best of the author’s knowledge. An updated insight into the main features of PID is provided, including diagnostic pitfalls. PID may mimic other common conditions with skin manifestations, with consequent application of a treatment that is wrong. The unremitting course of PID makes early recognition and antibiotic therapy crucial. Recurrence rates of PID remain high. Awareness of this condition should improve patient outcomes.