Other Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Other skin conditions in children that can resemble eczema are listed below. These can usually be distinguished based on history and physical exam alone.

• Seborrheic dermatitis 
• Contact dermatitis (irritant/allergic)
• Scabies 
• Nummular eczema 
• Perioral dermatitis 
• Dyshidrotic eczema 
• Juvenile palmar plantar dermatosis 
• Immunodeficiencies