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A 3-month-old child has been formula-fed since the age of 2.5 months, because the child's mother has no milk. The mother notes that despite her taking a good baby developed persistent redness in the skin folds. Three-four days later, the child developed itching and hyperemic skin patches on the cheeks and chin. The patches are filled with serous exudate that forms yellowish scabs when dried out. Seborrheic scales are observed on the child's scalp. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Lymphatic - hypoplastic diathesis
  2. Staphyloderma
  3. Exudative - catarrhal diathesis
  4. Neuro - arthritic diathesis
  5. Allergic (atopic) diathesis
Correct answer

Exudative - catarrhal diathesis

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