Kawasaki Disease (KD) With Linear Facial Erythema Coinciding With Blaschko's Lines

Cureus. 2022 Jun 1;14(6):e25568. doi: 10.7759/cureus.25568. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a self-limited, systemic vasculitis developing in early childhood. Skin findings of KD are polymorphous, varying from diffuse maculopapular eruptions to psoriasiform lesions. We described herein an 18-month-old male patient with KD who presented with linear, facial erythema coinciding with Blaschko's lines. Parental consent for this case report was obtained in written and verbal form.

Keywords: blaschko’s line; cervical lymphadenopathy; febrile rash; intravenous immunoglobulin therapy; kawasaki disease (kd).

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  • Case Reports