Erythematous and Hypopigmented Patches on the Face—Quiz Case
Abstract
Report of a case A 12-year-old boy presented with a 1-month history of multiple, slightly pruritic, erythematous patches on his face (Figure 1). The lesions varied from 1 to 4.5 cm in diameter and were hypopigmented at the periphery. The center of each lesion was slightly infiltrated. The patches had been gradually enlarging despite treatment with topical steroids. Thermal, pain, and tactile sensations were intact at the lesion sites. There was no history of exposure to a contact allergen,...